Peria Playcentre in the Far North celebrated their 50th anniversary on Friday 3 November. Past and present members celebrated together with a morning tea and a playdough cake. Peria is a rural...Read More
On 28 October, Takapau Playcentre held a whakatuwhera (opening/ open day) to bless the land purchased by Playcentre Aotearoa for their Centre. The Centre were fortunate to have Huia Borell,...Read More
Playcentre Aotearoa has partnered with The Nest Collective to support every baby to thrive in their critical first year of life. With Christmas approaching and the cost of living ever-increasing,...Read More
Pirongia Playcentre celebrated their 50th Anniversary on 11 November, with afternoon tea for past and present members, and the wider community. There were some 'multi-generations' in attendance...Read More
Playcentre Aotearoa is encouraging whānau at their early childhood education centres across the motu to find new ways, places and spaces to enjoy outdoor play in recognition of Play Week Aotearoa...Read More
On Monday 9 October, Tāhuna Queenstown Playcentre was officially opened at the new site located at 20 Robins Road, Queenstown (adjacent to Queenstown Primary School). At dawn, local kaumatua Ned...Read More
Tamariki and whānau from Karatia, Rawene and Waimamaku Playcentres visited Te Piiti Marae in Omanaia, Hokianga on Wednesday 13 September to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language...Read More
A variety of rich experiences feeds their growth. Babies learn more, and faster than they will at any other time in their lives. They can be included in every area of play – just think about...Read More
Key Dads on Session When I attended a meeting at Ohau Playcentre recently, I was amazed when I looked at all the photos, learning stories and posters displayed which showed what our tamariki...Read More
Playcentre Messy Play Week is a free event for families with pre-school age babies and children being held from Monday 21 August to Friday 25 August at Playcentres across Aotearoa. Playcentre...Read More
