Written by Jule Scherer. “Tapawha whero!” yells three-year-old Hana as she proudly points to a red square on a board. She’s playing a game naming colours and shapes at Paekākāriki...Read More
Child's Play Considering checking out your local Playcentre? Mother of two Heather Lyall dispels five common myths about these parent-led early childhood centres 1. Playcentre is run by...Read More
Park Road Playcentre was a flurry of pink tamariki bopping along at their recent Pink Play Party hosted in support of the Pink Ribbon Appeal. The centre annually hosts an event to help raise...Read More
On Sunday the 31st of March 2019, Mount Albert Playcentre warmly welcomed many whānau past and present to the Golden Jubilee. We celebrated our different yet shared memories. We acknowledged how...Read More
Last term, Southland Playcentre and SPACE representatives sadly farewelled Debbie Fordyce. From left, Adele Auld, the other half of Debbie's SPACE facilitation team, Debbie Fordyce, Glenda...Read More
The main classroom has had a major facelift, ceilings and trims painted and the wall fitted with vertiface (wall carpet) creating a bright, warm, comfortable and fun space for our children. The...Read More
When Wild Wednesdays roll around, the families at Avonhead Playcentre head outdoors for a morning of boundless exploration. From orienteering at The Groynes, to clambering over rocks at Cave...Read More
Symbols for life’s transitions, autumn leaves make for an incredible variety of ordinary fun! The families at Southbridge Playcentre recognise the importance of supporting transitions, for...Read More
Anzac Ted by Belinda Landsberry Anzac Ted with its beautiful pictures and rhyming story line hooks you in from the first page. Who would not love a Teddy? I asked. When I first read this story...Read More
