Te Puke Playcentre

Te Puke Playcentre

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Te Puke Playcentre is all about Whanau Tupu Ngatahi - Families Growing Together.

We are a non-profit early childhood education centre cooperatively managed by parents and supported by Playcentre Aotearoa and Federation staff at a national level. Playcentre is an early childhood education and parenting organisation which operates parent-led early childhood education centres throughout New Zealand and offers parents the opportunity to gain a Diploma in Early Childhood and Adult Education.

16/06/2026

Kia ora,

We have a new Space at Te Puke Playcentre starting on Monday mornings from 20th July.
Spread the word 😊

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Families with a babies born between April, May and June 2026, now’s the perfect time to join Space at Playcentre—a warm, welcoming programme designed to support parents and babies through their first year together.

Limited spots still available for Term 3! Starting from 20 July 2026:
Monday AM - Te Puke Playcentre
Monday PM - Mananui Playcentre (Whakatane)
Wednesday AM - Omokoroa Playcentre and Greenpark Playcentre- Wednesday PM - Papamoa Playcentre
Thursday PM - Welcome Bay Playcentre and Otumoetai Playcentre

Secure your place today: bookwhen.com/spacebopplaycentres
If your preferred location is already filled, I encourage you to travel to your next closest group so you don't miss out.

Expecting a baby July and after? Email your name, due date, and preferred location in the Bay of Plenty to [email protected] to join our 2026 mailing list!
Let’s make those early moments magical 💛

08/06/2026

Tuesday crew will be on field trip tomorrow. Come visit us on Wednesday or Thursday this week ❤️

Photos from Te Puke Playcentre's post 31/05/2026

Open day Thursday!
Looking for something FUN 🤩 to do with your little one and don’t want to clean the mess at home? Come to Playcentre this Thursday!
We will have messy play set up, just bring some morning tea and a set of spare cloths for your little one and you are all set!

20/05/2026

Playcentre close tomorrow due to water shortage. We will be back next Tuesday

06/05/2026

A great big congratulations to Gayle Manson who is the winner of our Mother’s Day raffle. Thank you to everyone who had supported us and ultimately our tamariki. We are so grateful. Enjoy your beautiful prize Gayle 🩷🎊🎉

06/05/2026

Kai Ora Playcentre whanau - please note that our Thursday crew will be out on an excursion tomorrow and the centre will be closed. See you all back in person next week 😊

28/04/2026

Mother’s Day Raffle – Drawn Wednesday 6 May!

We are incredibly grateful to the following local businesses for their generous contributions to our Mother’s Day raffle:

*SUB10 – one month membership
*Sol Rising Offerings – a luxurious 60-minute massage
*Acquisitions – a selection of special treats for mum
*Bailey Creations.nz – beautifully handcrafted soaps
*Whittaker's Chocolate Lovers – a delicious assortment of chocolates
*The Sauna Project Pāpāmoa – two relaxing sauna vouchers
*Kaiate Kawakawa – a thoughtfully curated gift pack
* Eleventh-hr – a stunning hand-poured candle
* Mindful at Home– a selection of soothing herbal teas

As a parent-led centre, fundraising plays an essential role in helping us continue to provide a rich, engaging environment full of learning and fun for our tamariki. We truly appreciate the ongoing support from our community and these wonderful local businesses.

Raffle tickets are available now! To purchase, please reach out via our page or contact one of our members.

Thank you for your support, and best of luck to everyone who enters!

24/04/2026
Space at Bay of Plenty Playcentres - Booking by Bookwhen 31/03/2026

Are you a new mum or a mum need some “adult”connection with baby that born in Nov to Mar? Look no further! Come join our SPACE programme with our amazing Karlene and Susan. Great excuse to get out of the house, have a chat, release your questions or emotion. Click the link below to find more information. I did it 5 years ago and so glad I did it!

Space at Bay of Plenty Playcentres - Booking by Bookwhen Space at Bay of Plenty Playcentres would love to share in your parenting journey. At Space you will connect with other new parents and their babies as you explore parenting and children's development in a safe, facilitated environment. Your Space group will meet weekly, giving you and your baby the....

25/03/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day Raffle 🌸

Puke Playcentre is excited to be running a special Mother’s Day raffle to help raise funds for our wonderful centre and the tamariki who enjoy it every day 💛

There are some lovely prizes up for grabs — the perfect way to treat yourself or someone special this Mother’s Day!

If you’d like to support us and go in the draw, please send us a message. We truly appreciate your support 🌼

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5 Stock Road
Tauranga
3119

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:45am - 12:15pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 12:15pm
Thursday 8:45am - 12:15pm