Takaanini Playcentre

Takaanini Playcentre is officially reopening its doors, marking a significant milestone for the local community and early childhood education in the Auckland region.  Formerly known as “Takanini Playcentre,” the centre has been renamed in honour of local rangatira Ihaka Takaanini, a respected leader known for his service to the Crown. The renaming of the centre acknowledges the importance of the relationship between Playcentre and mana whenua in guiding and protecting Māori language and culture within the organisation.

We are looking forward to the centre’s revitalisation and being able to provide a unique range of early childhood education experiences for families in the local community. The centre is set to launch a variety of sessions in Term 3, including a dedicated Pasifika session, two mixed age play sessions for tamariki from birth to school age, and a Space infant programme for new parents with babies from 6 weeks to one year old.

Anticipated date for reopening sessions – August 2025. If you would like to enrol your child please email us for more information.