Wings & Waves is a paragliding, kiting and foiling school and shop at 26 Beresford Street in Bayswater, on Auckland's North Shore. Its courses run from beginner to instructor level, taught by a team the business describes as New Zealand champions, one of whom is an Olympian. It imports and sells gear directly, and it checks, services and repairs equipment. The business says it is the only importer in New Zealand that is also the certified repair and warranty loft for all manufacturers, and it claims the largest selection of paragliding gear in New Zealand and Australia.
The sports depend on the weather, so the courses teach students to read wind and rain maps and understand forecasts. The business says Auckland has about 40 paragliding sites and beaches for kiting within easy driving distance. Gear can be ordered through the online shop, and the shop can be phoned on 09 446 0020. It suits people who want to learn these sports properly, and anyone who needs expert advice on choosing gear and keeping it serviced.