Centre out of office messages over holidays

Please remember to update your centre voicemail and email with our standard holiday message so whānau looking to enrol know when you’ll be back:

Telephone Message:
Kia ora. You have reached XXX Playcentre. We are closed for the holidays. We re-open on Monday 26 January. Our staff will be back on January 19, and we will respond to you then.

Email Message:
Thank you for emailing XXX Playcentre. We are closed for the holidays. We re-open on Monday 26 January. Our staff will be back on January 19 and will return your email then. Meri Kirihimete from XXX Playcentre.

Events Calendar 2026

Our 2026 Events Calendar is available on our website! It includes all key Playcentre events and campaigns for the year. Download your copy today and start planning ahead: Download Events 2026 Calendar – A4 Poster.

Welcome to Playcentre Resources

Term 1 is just around the corner! Make sure your centre is ready to welcome new whānau by stocking up on our free “Welcome to Playcentre” A5 booklets available to order from the Playcentre Shop.

Centres can order as many free copies as they wish (freight charges apply).
You’ll also find a full suite of Welcome to Playcentre resources on our website to make first visits warm and informative:

• Videos
• Printed Booklet
• E-Book
• Visitor Information Sheets, and email template for first visit
• Rōpū Māori leaflets and social tiles
• Powerpoint Presentation
• Guidance Cards
• Welcome poster in different languages

If you have any feedback on these resources, please email [email protected]

Social Media Templates

We’ve added new editable templates to help you share updates and celebrate the season, including:

• Meri Kirihimete
• Hire out Playcentre
• Closed today – We’ll be back XXX
• Out exploring

Check out the full range of social media resources and keep your community engaged over the holidays!

Thank you for your dedication to promoting Playcentre and helping your centre grow and thrive. Together, we’re building welcoming spaces where tamariki flourish and whānau build connections in their local communities. Wishing you a joyful festive season and an inspiring year ahead!

Meri Kirihimete!
Amy, Jo and Matias – Marketing and Communications Team