Rugby 1, 2, 3, Whutupòro Tahi, Rua, Toru by Thalia Kehoe Rowden Timed to tie in with the 2019 Rugby World Cup, this playful counting book is perfect for the littlest rugby fans. This...Read More
It was a fun-filled, festive and stellar day as families from Howick, Pakuranga Rahihi, and Cockle Bay Playcentres joined forces to represent the Playcentre Aotearoa at this year’s Ho Ho Howick...Read More
Tamariki and adults from Awakeri Playcentre have loved spending time in their brand new carpentry area. They would like to say a big thank you to Rhys for his excellent building skills and the...Read More
Gloop has always fascinated me because of its ability to change from a runny sticky consistency to hard concrete once force is applied. When I saw a big container of corn flour under the sink...Read More
You may have noticed some tamariki focused on repeating a particular activity or theme in their play, and thought, what is going on? Why are they tying things up all the time? Or why do they...Read More
Thomas, Liam and James – a rather curious and industrious trio – met at Babies Can Play some six years ago, before moving onto Lincoln Playcentre. Alby, Finn and Luke joined their big brothers...Read More
The week of 4-8 November was full of fun, sun and PLAY in the parks and playgrounds of the greater Wellington area. Local Wellington and Kapiti Playcentre’s brought their love of play out into...Read More
Little ones and their parents were celebrating on Wednesday (October 23) as Rawene Playcentre held its grand reopening. Gloria-Lee Owen, 3, with mother Karee Owen, cuts the ribbon. Nana Bev...Read More
E te wā pouritanga MORRIS, Beverley Jean (Beverley) (nee Williams). CNZM QSO. Born October 12, 1923. Passed away on November 12, 2019. Esteemed early childhood educator. On behalf of Te...Read More
Ever wondered what Playcentre is all about? I’m going to say it: Playcentre is not ‘all about the kids’ – if by ‘all’ we mean ‘only’. Talking with Andrea Read of Linwood...Read More