I've been at spartafit for 9 months now and have been so pleased with my decision to join their…read moregym. The effort that all the coaches put into cultivating such an incredible gym culture is so evident - it's what gets me up at 6 am each day to head to a class. Knowing that I will be challenged but so well supported and encouraged by EVERYONE is such a nice feeling. Truly the best gym community I have been a part of. And if that's not enough, you WILL get the results you want to see in your body and your daily habits and mental health. The holistic support you will find at Sparta rivals any other.

From the owner: Priorityfitness is the fittest gym in Northcote. No swipe cards, no crowded machines, no unfriendly…read morefaces, just lots of fun and sweat. Priorityfitness has the best bootcamp in town and the best kids martial art club- Little Ninja. Personal training, Olympic lifting, strength and conditioning just to name a few, get in touch today to find out what we can do together!

Opened in early 2012, ETK North Shore offers a total fitness approach to kickboxing and is home to…read moremembers of varying skills ranging from Australasian/ NZ champions to right down to beginners. Right in the heart of the Birkenhead shops and with plenty of parking the gym is easily accessible from the Onewa Rd exit off the northern motorway. Head trainer Greg Nesbit has over 20 years of Thai Kickboxing training and has taken many of his students to national and world titles. Facilities are fantastic with a full size boxing ring, multiple bags and countless resistance training items which the trainers use to full effect! The club has a great feel about it - new members are always welcomed and invited to train, then unwind after the class and watch fight videos in the lounge.

Great pool and gym with childcare on site. Reasonable sized parking lot although it is usually 90%…read morefull. Large clean change rooms with a seperate caregiver changeroom that has private shower rooms equipped with change tables! Staff are always friendly and helpful. Call beforehand to check if the pools are prebooked for swimming lessons.

I have only visited Takapuna North Shore Leisure once with the little one, and his play friend for…read morea swim. I liked that there was lots of space in the car park for us to find a spot, and that this came free with the use of the centre. Also opposite the entrance is a child care should you need some help whilst using the pools. On this day however I was there for the boy, so I was happy not to use this pay service. The fee to use the pools for a mother and child is only a few dollars, and the staff were happy to give me the rundown of the pools (a pool for the little kids, and one for swimming laps) and also the location of the changing rooms, etc. I do prefer the little kid's pool at Birkenhead a little bit more as it seems a lot bigger with more space for all the little swimmers to enjoy. There is even a hot pool spa outside in the sun which I thought would be perfect next visit.