Howick and Pakuranga Toy Library

30/09/2026

Do you think being part of the Toy Library saves you money?
Vote and comment on the original Toy Library Federation of NZ post to help them bring together a picture of the value of Toy Libraries across Aotearoa ❤️🥳

Ps did you know that if you log into SETLS the value of the toys you've borrowed is shown in your home page? 😮

🧸 Quick question for our toy library whānau!

Does your toy library save your family money?

🗳️ Vote below:
A• 💯 Yes, definitely
B• 👍 Somewhat
C• 🙅 No
D• 🤷‍♀️ Not sure

Tell us in the comments 👇 and if you had to guess, roughly how much do you reckon it saves your family in a year?

We're working on building a clearer picture of the real value toy libraries bring to Kiwi families, thanks for taking a minute to share!

💯👍🙅🤷‍♀️

30/09/2026

Toy of the Week!! Te reo Rainbow!!
Stacking, building, learning colours and te reo 🌈




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28/09/2026

Help to save the planet. Toy libraries reduce landfill from unwanted toys and each toy has maximum playtime in its lifespan through being a shared resource - plus toy libraries are VERY good at repairs, ensuring more use out of each toy!

26/09/2026

One of our favourite parts of the AGM is recognising the amazing people who are part of our Toy Library Community!!! Shaun is one of those amazing people!! If you've seen some of our old toys made very shiny and new or noticed our beautiful ride-on shelves, thats all Shaun, he paints all our things and makes them new again, extending their life for more play time!!! Thank you Shaun for being such a friend to the Library!!


Volunteering New Zealand

25/09/2026

Toy of the Week!! Magnatiles!!
We have lots of differnet sets of awesome magnatiles!!
Explore endless creativity with these sturdy bright tiles that snap together with magnets.






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20/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who filed out our member survey, we had a record number of responses!!
Its always wonderful reading your comments, and the insights which we get from the surveys helps us to apply for grants and improve the Toy Library for you.
Our Winner of the $50 Toy Credit this year was Joy Bruce!! Congratulations!!

19/09/2026

Beautiful to see our tamariki deeply involved in their play this morning at the Toy Library ❤️

18/09/2026

A big shout out and thank you to all of our volunteer committee!!
Including Rosie, Charlotte, Catherine, Shelley, Sarah and Gemma pictured here plus Caro, Marisa and George!!!
The hard work, time and enthusiasm (and baking) that you all bring, is what makes our Library such an amazing place!! ❤

17/09/2026

Congratulations to Shelley Clews who was awarded Life Membership to the Toy Library in recognition of her outstanding service to the Library.
Shelley is our amazing Committee Chair, Grants Coordinator, Toy Buyer and general awesome person!!

Thank you Shelley for all you do for the Library!!! ❤

17/09/2026

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Ako means both to learn and to teach, showing that teaching and learning happen together. And what better way to learn than through play?

Find your nearest Toy Library, and discover how they are celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026, here: www.toylibrary.co.nz