Newlands Tamariki Playcentre

Looking for a great space for your childs next birthday party? Our beautiful centre is available to hire. Booking is easy, just follow the link to book online: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/hire/centre-hire-newlands-tamariki/

*Please note, Elsa is not included ⛄️❄️

I tēnei ata i hoki tātou ki Newlands-Tamariki Playcentre mō te wānanga tuatoru. He ātaahua tō tātou wāhi.

I tū te kaupapa Reo Rua hei whakanui i te reo Māori.

I tākaro ngā tamariki i te onepū rua kirikiri.

Auē, te p**i o te rangi nei! Tēnā, nau mai ētehi anō kia rongo ai tātou i te mahana o Tamanuiterā! 🌞

We are back for Term 3! And what a beautiful place to be. Today, we had our bilingual session. We spent a lot of time in the sandpit making the most of the sunshine ☀️. More days like these please!

Introducing another amazing whanau from our centre. We hope you enjoy reading about their Playcentre journey 🥰

We joined Newlands Tamariki Playcentre in June 2025 when Alex and Harriet were 11 months old. I was finding it increasingly difficult to go out by myself with the twins as they got more mobile.
Joining Playcentre was an absolute godsend for us. For a long time, I wasn't confident I could go to the park with the girls by myself, but I could go to Playcentre! The girls get to do all the messy play and swing and slide time I can't do at home, and I am surrounded by other lovely parents who jump in to help whenever I need it.

We had been living overseas when I got pregnant, and so coming back to Newlands I realised I didn't really know anyone local, let alone other parents. Now I'm always bumping into Playcentre whanau when we're out and about!

The Playcentre philosophy of 'Welcome to our village' really resonates with me.  When we've all had a terrible night's sleep, I can walk into Playcentre and suddenly I'm being handed a hot drink and told to sit down for a bit. Someone starts reading Alex a story and Harriet wanders off to join in with the playdough - I can take a deep breath and suddenly things feel more manageable again. 

Now we have been at Playcentre almost a year and I couldn't imagine life without it. We have made lots of friends, and as the girls have got a bit older I've felt able to contribute more. I've been studying some of the online education modules, and gotten involved with inducting new members. We're so grateful for Playcentre!

Are you looking for part-time mahi? This is a great opportunity for someone who is returning to the workforce, and/or only needs a few hours per week.

If this sounds like you, contact: [email protected] using "LNI Kaimahi" in the subject line.

Attention all babies born between March - June 2026! We have some spaces available starting 20th July at our Monday Space session 9:15am - 11:45am.

Enroll here: https://bookwhen.com/spacehuttvalleywellingtonplaycentres?fbclid=IwVERDUASsflNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeNg5TtRb5q5RiwIVCSM5j3eVc15dZgT85rkMO_YJPmkjNs6MiZhSWy0DdEcg_aem_zfflnSEeFg0i7Lj7y1JY3A =ev-so4xc-20260720091500

More info? Email: [email protected]

This week is National Volunteers Week and what better week to say thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, past and present. Parents, Grandparents and caregivers, we are grateful for all that you do, from working bees, fundraisers, session duty days, supporting and encouraging learning through play for all tamariki, attending meetings to discuss learning and session plans, and so much more! We couldn't do it without you ❤

Here are some of our amazing volunteers 📸

We are running a Stainless Steel Peg Fundraiser and would love your support. These are fantastic pegs as they last a lifetime! They are rust-resistant, unbreakable, and eco-friendly.

To purchase some, click the link here or scan the QR code below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddot5FnDEsoL-NAd0a7mMx2BkvEl1KuTdTCLJeHCrhgZyo0g/viewform

We love our "parents sessions". It gives us a chance to get to know each other, finish conversations and have a well-deserved break. This time, we went to dinner and a show (Peekaboo by 🙈, absolutely hilarious, highly recommend!).