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Playcentre Aotearoa is inviting whānau across the motu to step outside and experience the joy of outdoor play during Playcentre Outdoor Play Week, running from 3–7 November 2025. Outdoor play...Read More
Palmerston Playcentre in North Otago would like to extend our sincere thanks and acknowledgement to the Otago Community Trust, The Lion Foundation, Waitaki District Council, Kiwi Gaming...Read More
At Playcentre grandparents are welcomed as a valued part of our village. Grandmother Lisa Kaukau, who attends Manurewa Playcentre with her 17-month-old mokopuna Anahera, shares her story. Kia...Read More
Playcentres across Aotearoa are opening their doors to families with children from birth to school age during Playcentre Open Week, which runs from 18–22 August 2025. This year’s theme,...Read More
Takaanini Playcentre has officially reopened its doors, marking a significant milestone for the local community and early childhood education in the Auckland region. The reopening was celebrated...Read More
The Ōpunake Playcentre proudly celebrated its 60th anniversary on Sunday, May 17th, with a heartfelt afternoon gathering that brought together old and new members of the community. The...Read More
Mount Maunganui Playcentre members raised more than $1.4 million to build a brand new centre, which officially opened on Thursday 3 April 2025 at Golf Road Reserve. The centre needed to move from...Read More
Ashridge Road Playcentre of Ahuriri, Te Matau-a-Māui, was approached by a group of students from Japan, currently studying early childhood education. They were visiting Aotearoa to learn and...Read More
Playcentre Messy Play Week is a free event for whānau with pēpi and tamariki aged 0-6 years being held from Monday 3 March to Friday 7 March at Playcentres across Aotearoa. Playcentre Messy...Read More
Playcentre Aotearoa are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Craig Rofe as Pou Māori. This is a key role for the organisation. Craig will join the Senior Leadership Team and lead...Read More
