On Wednesday 13th November current Cornwall Park and Haumoana Playcentre members, former members, mana whenua, community members, Ministry of Education staff and Playcentre Aotearoa staff attended at the site of the new build for Cornwall Park Playcentre at St Leonards Park in Hastings for the turf turning ceremony to kick off the project.
It was a beautiful day with an awesome turn out. The tamariki running around the area that will be their new Playcentre in 12 months for the first time and then exploring the awesome playground the Hastings District Council have built next door. After the ceremony we had kai at a cafe across the road.
“It was such a special morning and an honour to be a part of it,” said Playcentre Aotearoa Chief Executive David Moger.
After several years without their own Playcentre building, Cornwall Park Playcentre whānau and tamariki had been travelling to attend Haumoana Playcentre and Havelock North Playcentre. Unfortunately, in 2023, Haumoana Playcentre was flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle.
“It is so exciting to get this project kicked off, so our Cornwall Park Playcentre whānau can have a dedicated space for the early childhood education of their tamariki,” said Moger.
Mā whero, mā pango ka oti ai te mahi – With red and black the work will be complete.
