Little Rides

12/04/2026

POV: you find the perfect second birthday venue and now nothing else compares 🥹✨

Our CEO Charlie turned TWO and we celebrated at … and honestly, it was unforgettable.

They handed the setup, the activities and even the clean-up.. ✨this stressed mum’s dream✨

And the custom banner?moo absolutely nailed it 🤍

In a time where everything feels expensive… this was one of those experiences where the value genuinely exceeded what we spent.

If you’re planning a little one’s birthday in Christchurch… this is your sign 👀

Want a full cost breakdown + what we recommend? Comment below 👇

09/04/2026

Those sunny summer sessions just hit different ☀️🚜

As we head into the cooler months, plans can change so we keep it easy.

Did you know that we have free rescheduling with as little as 3 hours notice?

Book with confidence, rain or shine.

24/03/2026

In the early stages of building something, the smallest acts of belief leave the biggest mark.

At Little Rides we aren’t political but we do stand for people being seen, heard, and backed with real intent - and we experienced that firsthand from Minister Brooke Van Velden.

She didn’t just listen - she stood with us when others doubted our idea, supported our vision to challenge the rules for positive change, and helped create the space we needed to grow.

We are genuinely grateful for that impact. Wishing Minister all the very best for what’s ahead 🤍

24/02/2026

We loved chatting to the team at Star News 🫶🏼

We have planned preschool visits next month but we have had such a large in flow of requests that we are busily trying to find another set of dates. If we haven’t got back to you yet - feel free to send through another email or message so we can make sure we don’t miss anyone 💛

A Rangiora couple's bid to establish NZs first mini-digger adventure experience nearly ground to a halt before it began. Then ACT's deputy leader...

06/02/2026

Smiles first. Confidence next. 🌱

Purposeful play, and endless smiles, in action at today’s Waitangi Day booking.

📩 DM us or visit our website for corporate bookings.

04/02/2026

A little extra magic for your party set-up ✨

Our kids’ table and ghost chairs are available for $50 add-on hire with your next digger adventure 🤍

We’ll deliver, set up, then take care of the tidy-up and pack-down after. Stress free party? Big yes!

Seats up to 12 children. DM or email us to add to your booking 💛

14/01/2026

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13/01/2026

✨GIVEAWAY TIME - Win a digger adventure 🚜👷🏽‍♀️

To celebrate the new year, we are giving away one FREE 4-hour digger hire - complete with built-in sandpit for endless fun. We’ll bring the excitement right to your doorstep for an unforgettable and unique experience.

💛 How to win:
~ Follow us on social media
~ Like this post
~ Tag 2 friends

Easy right!?

💛 Share to stories or feed for an additional entry (you are welcome to send us a screenshot if you are private!)

WINNER DRAWN: Sunday 18th January, 6pm.

📍 MUST-HAVES TO HIRE:
🤍Safe 3m access for our digger
🤍Power outlet within 20m
🤍Adult sidekick required

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to booking availability.

17/12/2025

We’ve been a bit quiet because we’ve been very busy! 🎄🚜

This festive season, we traded our usual birthday events for Christmas parties, and it was a blast. From Santa’s pit stop to future digger operators mastering the controls, our little digger was, once again, a star of the show.

Want to make your next event unforgettable? We bring the fun to you! Message us or visit the link in our bio to enquire about bookings for 2026.

20/11/2025

Catch us at the Christmas Show Parade this Sunday🎄

Reminder, we won't be part of the subsidised rides this year, but the festive fun will be priceless 🤩

📣The latest event map is now up on the website. www.christmasshowparade.co.nz
We’ve added Helicopter rides with our friends at GCH Aviation 🚁❤️🎅🏻😊

11/11/2025

It was so lovely to chat with Claire from Rural Guardian about the heart behind Little Rides. We are so grateful to be making an impact to kids across our region, from Ashburton through to Ashley.

The best part? We're just getting started! We have some exciting Ashburton events in the pipeline and can't wait to share more smiles with our community💛