Playcentre Aotearoa

03/09/2026

POV: You're a baby at Playcentre

03/09/2026

🔥 Fire Drill at Freemans Bay Playcentre 🚨

Safety is an important part of our learning environment. Our tamariki took part in a fire drill to practise what to do in an emergency.

Through regular drills, children can become familiar with the evacuation process in a calm and supportive way — learning to listen, follow instructions, stay together, and move safely to our designated assembly area.

It’s not just about practising an emergency procedure; it’s about building confidence, awareness, and safe habits from an early age. ❤️

Safety first, always!🧯👣

03/09/2026

"The kids are always chasing after the dads. The dads are getting down to their level and really getting into the play!"

01/09/2026

The Christchurch Baby Expo is just around the corner! 👶💕

Bringing you the best baby brands and unbeatable deals - all under one roof! Plus visit our free Playcentre creche to have an uninterrupted browse!

✨ 9 - 4pm
✨ Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September
✨ Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch
✨ Free Parking

Get your FREE tickets 🎟👉🏼 www.babyexpos.co.nz/tickets

Amazing Deals • Seminars • Giveaways • Goodie Bags • Kids Activities • Pram Trial Track • Free Creche • Prizes

NZ Baby Expos

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31/08/2026

Across Aotearoa, Dads (& Grandads & Uncles...) are having fun, building connections and creating lasting memories with their tamariki.

Playcentre is for everyone 💛 Welcome to our Village



Video description: Photos and quotes from Playcentre dads.

30/08/2026

Ngā mihi nui ki a koe Combined Contractors Ltd!

As a charity, we are always grateful to our local communities and businesses for providing services and support for our centres 💛

A huge thank you to our generous local hedge-cutting contactor for donating their time and services to Playcentre. 🌿💚

We are incredibly grateful for the time and hard work that went into cutting and tidying our hedge, all done completely free of charge. Your generosity makes such a difference to our Playcentre and helps keep our Playcentre looking welcoming and cared for.

Thank you for supporting our Playcentre 🌿👏

Combined Contractors Ltd

29/08/2026

Jake loves that Playcentre isn't just for mums. Whether you’re a Dad, Grandad, Uncle, or other caregiver, you’re welcome!

We love seeing more and more Dads bringing their tamariki along and getting to be a part of their early learning.

If you’re keen to join in the fun like Jake, find your local centre today: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/find-your-centre/

26/08/2026

We welcome tamariki from birth, and whānau with pēpī are welcome to attend our regular sessions.

We also offer more specialised sessions with a real focus on your baby's needs, as well as the support and friendship of other new parents.

Find out more about our affordable infant programmes: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/infant-programmes/

Whānau Tupu Ngātahi - families growing together 💛