Te Marua Playcentre

Te Marua Playcentre Where tamariki learn through play, and whānau grow together! Enjoy 3 free visits and experience the fun! Come and see what we're all about.

At Te Marua Playcentre, we offer a welcoming space for children (0-6) to explore, create, and discover alongside their parents and caregivers. Te Marua Playcentre in Birchville, Upper Hutt, is an informal, relaxed place for you and your children to have fun and learn together. We're a registered early childhood education provider, delivering the national curriculum, Te Whaariki, and free parenting

workshops. Te Marua Playcentre is a parents' cooperative - our families work together to provide an excellent early childhood education for our children. We welcome all families with children aged from birth to 6 years. Hours:
Monday 9.30am - 12 noon
Tuesday 9.30am - 12 noon
Wednesday 9.30am - 12 noon
Thursday 9.30am - 12 noon
Friday 9.30am - 12 noon

Outside these hours, the playcentre is also available as a venue for hire for child-friendly events. Cost is $50 (plus $50 bond). Message us for availability and more information.

TMPC is heading to the movies 🍿Join us on May 22nd at Monterey Cinemas for a movie night and support Te Marua Playcentre...
05/05/2026

TMPC is heading to the movies 🍿

Join us on May 22nd at Monterey Cinemas for a movie night and support Te Marua Playcentre. DM us for more information and to save your spot - we would love to have you there!

Our tamariki are out exploring our community a lot this week! Being out and about is Such a fun part of playcentre. We w...
08/03/2026

Our tamariki are out exploring our community a lot this week! Being out and about is Such a fun part of playcentre.

We will be closed for visits on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

If you’d like to come and check out the magic of playcentre when we are back, send us a DM or email us! We’d love to meet you! h

Come join us next week for some exciting sensory play!If you've ever wanted to check out what we're all about at Playcen...
23/02/2026

Come join us next week for some exciting sensory play!

If you've ever wanted to check out what we're all about at Playcentre, messy play week is a great time to come. Pack a change of clothes for your tamariki and visit us, we would love to see you there 🌞

10/02/2026

We are out and about in our community today. We welcome any visitors to come along for a visit tomorrow.

22/10/2025

We will be closed tomorrow (Rāpare - Thursday 23 October) due to the red weather warning.

Stay safe out there whānau!

There are only four spots left for our family portrait fundraiser happening this weekend!Get yourself over to our link a...
05/10/2025

There are only four spots left for our family portrait fundraiser happening this weekend!

Get yourself over to our link and book away. You'll get some gorgeous family snaps, perfect to print and gift to family for the holiday season, plus you'll be making a huge contribution to supporting our tamariki at Te Marua Playcentre centre!

Feel good, do good!

You can book here: https://jupiterhearts.as.me/miniportraits

📸 Our much loved mini photo session fundraiser is back! 📸Grab the whānau and update your family photos this spring while...
05/09/2025

📸 Our much loved mini photo session fundraiser is back! 📸

Grab the whānau and update your family photos this spring while supporting Te Marua Playcentre.

📅 Dates: Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October
💰 Price: $110 (includes digital copies of at least 10 photos)
⏰ Session Length: 10 minutes
📍 Location: Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt

Bookings are open, and we have a feeling that these spots are going to fill fast!

Our amazing photographer is one of our very own from the Playcentre village, so you’re in great hands! Plus, it’s all part of our fundraising efforts to keep making magic happen at Te Marua Playcentre.

Don’t miss out on these Spring Mini Sessions – book yours now at www.jupiterhearts.as.me/miniportraits

19/08/2025

We are out and about in our community today. We will be back tomorrow and welcome any visitors to join us ☺️

Playcentre Open Week is next Week! Bring your 0-6 year old/s and come and see what Playcentre is all about! We have a fe...
14/08/2025

Playcentre Open Week is next Week! Bring your 0-6 year old/s and come and see what Playcentre is all about! We have a few spaces left on Wednesdays and Fridays and lots still available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. Message us to book in your day!

Address

7 Emerald Hill Drive, Birchville
Upper Hutt
5018

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 12pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 12pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12pm
Friday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+64277001383

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