New Plymouth Playcentre - Te Whare Kura Kori o Ngāmotu

05/08/2026

Come along and join us for Open Week.

17th–21st August 2026

Join us anytime from 9:00am–1230pm on
Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th or Thursday 20th August 2026

Come and experience everything our Playcentre has to offer! Meet other local families, explore our fun and engaging learning spaces, and see how child-led play helps tamariki learn, grow, and thrive.
Whether you're looking to make new connections, support your child's learning through play, or simply want to see what Playcentre is all about, we'd love to welcome you.
Bring your tamariki and discover why so many families love being part of our Playcentre community. We can't wait to meet you.

23/07/2026

One invitation. Endless possibilities. 🌋🦖🌿

What started as a volcano soon erupted with bright red lava.
As the play unfolded, the lava cooled, trees were planted, and a mountain began to take shape.
Before long, dinosaurs had moved in, complete with their own watering hole to explore.
There was no plan, no right or wrong way to play just imagination leading the way.
That's the magic of child-led play.

21/07/2026

Sometimes the best learning starts with bare feet and a splash of colour.
Watching children explore, create, and make their own discoveries is what Playcentre is all about. Messy? Absolutely. Worth it? Every single time.

17/02/2026

Messy Play Week is coming!
2nd–6th March
Join us Monday to Thursday from 9:00am–12:15pm for a week of sensory fun, creativity, and exploration.
Bring your little ones along and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming environment where learning happens through play.

25/07/2025

Come join us for playcentre open week 18th -22nd August
930am-12pm
No need to book, just come along for some fun and see what Playcentre has to offer

16/03/2025

We are loving our awesome new outdoor structure. The covered structure has provided our tamariki with extra shade during these warmer months and will provide a dry space to play under when the rain comes.

We would love to thank the following businesses and organisations that helped make this possible Shining Peak Brewing, Rotary club, SBT group, Kevin from Marsh insurance, Noodle head, New World central NP store and lastly The outdoor room company.

02/03/2025

Get our house messy, not yours!

You’re invited to come and enjoy messy play at our whare for Messy Play Week. No paint stains on your curtains or playdough in your carpet, just fun and community!

Free play sessions this week Mon-Thur from 9-12pm
No bookings needed 😃

26/02/2025

Messy play at Playcentre gives you the opportunity to forget about the dishes and just play with your tamaiti 💛

By saying yes to messy play, you’re giving your child an experience that is fun and inspiring, that they will love sharing with you.

You’re invited to join us for Messy Play Week and strengthen your relationship while having fun!

📆 3-6 March
🕰️ 9-12pm
No cost and no booking needed

22/10/2024

Yum 🤤🤤 if your looking for a easy & delicious dinner tonight then Noodle Head Blagdon have you sorted!

🍜 Noodle Head Tuesday ❤️

Next Tuesday night, 22nd October 2024, will be for New Plymouth Playcentre - Te Whare Kura Kori o Ngāmotu. When you mention Playcentre or drop your recipe into NH Tuesday recipes box, 15% of your dinner order purchase will be donated to them! This offer is valid at the Blagdon store only. See you there! 🌟

20/08/2024

Messy play week is underway
Come join us for some messy fun tomorrow and Thursday 9am-12pm
No cost 😄😄