Waipu Playcentre

Waipu Playcentre At Playcentre children do what they do best - PLAY! Waipu Playcentre is our village. Waipu Playcentre is subsidised by the New Zealand Ministry of Education.

Free under 2 years, 2 years and over is $20 per term. Families are welcome to drop in during opening hours to visit the centre. Playcentre caters to families with children aged 0-6 years. Each Playcentre around New Zealand is cooperatively managed by parents and supported by Playcentre Aotearoa staff at a regional and national level.

16/08/2026

Drop in and play! 💛 We're open Monday and Fridays 9am till 12.30pm 🎨

🎉 Come play, connect, and see what Playcentre is all about! 🎉Are you looking for a fun, friendly space where your tamari...
03/08/2026

🎉 Come play, connect, and see what Playcentre is all about! 🎉

Are you looking for a fun, friendly space where your tamariki can learn through play while you connect with other local parents? 🧸✨

We are hosting our Open Week soon and we would love to see you there! Come along, check out our amazing space, and experience the Playcentre village for yourself. 🏡❤️

📅 When: Monday, and Friday
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Where: 28 St Marys Road

Bring your little ones and pop in for a play - everyone is welcome! 😊

Term 3 is officially in full swing at Waipu Playcentre! 🎨✨ The sandpit is busy, the paint is flowing, and our tamariki a...
28/07/2026

Term 3 is officially in full swing at Waipu Playcentre! 🎨✨

The sandpit is busy, the paint is flowing, and our tamariki are diving straight back into child-led play and exploration. We love seeing our community reconnect after the holidays.

If you'd like to see what Playcentre is all about, come along for a free visit!

When: Monday, and Friday
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: 28 St Marys Road

Our SPACE group is starting next week, and there’s still time to enrol.If you have a baby born or due between April and ...
13/07/2026

Our SPACE group is starting next week, and there’s still time to enrol.

If you have a baby born or due between April and June 2026, we’d love to welcome you to our SPACE group at Waipū Playcentre.

SPACE is a chance to spend dedicated time with your baby while meeting other parents and caregivers with babies of a similar age. The sessions are relaxed, welcoming and supportive, with simple activities that encourage your baby's development and help build confidence in your parenting journey.

Our next group starts next week.

To book your place, visit: https://bookwhen.com/spacenorthlandplaycentres

We are officially closed for the school holidays, opening back up on Monday, 20th July. This break includes Matariki - a...
02/07/2026

We are officially closed for the school holidays, opening back up on Monday, 20th July.

This break includes Matariki - a beautiful time to reflect on the past year, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future together. We hope you all enjoy these weeks resting and making memories with your whānau 💛

See you all refreshed for the new term ✨

🌿 Come Play, Learn & Grow at Our Local Playcentre! 🌿Looking for a warm, welcoming space for your little ones to explore,...
14/05/2026

🌿 Come Play, Learn & Grow at Our Local Playcentre! 🌿

Looking for a warm, welcoming space for your little ones to explore, create, and make friends?

We’d love to see you at our local Playcentre!

✨ Waipu Playcentre
🗓 Mondays & Fridays
🕘 9:00am – 12:30pm

Our Playcentre offer fun, hands-on environments where tamariki can learn through play — from arts and crafts to outdoor adventures and messy play! Plus, it’s a great chance for parents and caregivers to connect and be part of their child’s learning journey.

💜 Friendly community
🎨 Creative play-based learning
☕ Supportive space for whānau

👉 Please bring along morning tea and a change of clothing for your little ones (things can get messy and fun!).

Come along, meet our lovely community, and give your child the joy of play!

Everyone is welcome — we can’t wait to meet you! 💜

NZSL Week is here!As well as being our 85th Anniversary, this year also marks a significant milestone for NZSL; 20 years...
04/05/2026

NZSL Week is here!

As well as being our 85th Anniversary, this year also marks a significant milestone for NZSL; 20 years since NZSL was recognised as an official language of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Check out their website https://nzsignlanguage.nz/ for more information and resources 💛

📣HUGE SHOUTOUT & THANK YOU 📣Playcentre would like to extend a massive thank you to Rachael and the incredible team at Ne...
30/04/2026

📣HUGE SHOUTOUT & THANK YOU 📣

Playcentre would like to extend a massive thank you to Rachael and the incredible team at New World Mangawhai for their amazing generosity.

They have kindly donated essential items to help us put together our civil defence kits, ensuring our tamariki and whanau are safe and prepared for any emergencies.

We are so grateful to have such supportive local businesses in our community 💜

☀️Term 2 is here at Waipu playcentre! ☀️Looking for a space where your tamariki can lead their own play while you enjoy ...
19/04/2026

☀️Term 2 is here at Waipu playcentre! ☀️

Looking for a space where your tamariki can lead their own play while you enjoy a hot cuppa and a chat with local parents. You've found it!

Why come along?
🌟 3 free visits to see if we're the right fit for your whānau.
🌟 Heaps of messy play, outdoor fun, and creative spaces.
🌟 A supportive community where parents can learn alongside their tamariki.

📍28 St Marys Road, Waipu
📆 Monday, and Friday
⏰9am till 12.30pm

Pack a lunchbox and a change of clothes - we'll provide the fun and the caffeine ☕

Arrange your visit today or just pop in. We can’t wait to meet you!

Address

28 St Marys Road
Waipu
0582

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+6494382155

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