Hamilton East Playcentre

11/05/2026

It's Playcentre Education Week! Did you know we offer free adult education to our enrolled whānau? And have been since 1941!

Our education programme offers you practical strategies and skillls to add to your parenting toolbox, and can lead to employment at Playcentre and beyond!

Find your sense of belonging at Playcentre and be empowered in your journey as the first and best kaiako for your tamariki.

Learn with us: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/learn-with-us/

09/05/2026

"Successful mothers are not the ones who have never struggled. They are the ones who never give up, despite their struggles." — Sharon Jaynes

04/05/2026

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!

New Zealand Sign Language Week is not just a celebration; it’s a moment for the Deaf community to stand tall, embracing their identity and heritage. It’s a time to showcase the richness of NZSL and the diverse culture it represents.

There are heaps of online resources to learn from, including the Let's Talk booklets where you and your whānau can learn basic signs for everyday sitations: https://nzsignlanguage.nz/resources/lets-talk-booklets/

Every sign counts!

27/04/2026

Curious about Playcentre? Come see for yourself! 💜💛

Bring your little one along to explore, create, and play in a nurturing, family-led environment. It’s a great way to connect with other parents and support your child’s learning journey.

Send us a message to book a visit—we can’t wait to meet you!

24/04/2026

Today in 1941, as Aotearoa prepared to remember the men who went to war, a group of mothers in Karori, Wellington, did something quietly extraordinary.
Born of necessity, they created a place where parents and tamariki could learn together, that would quietly outlast the war and grow across Aotearoa.
Eighty-five years later, we’re still here, and still playing, learning, and growing together – one of the most enduring ideas in New Zealand’s history.
Join us on our journey over the coming year as we share the stories of our rural communities, bicultural foundations, the generations of women who built the movement, and our vision for the next 85 years.
Donate today and help us to Power the Play for another 85 years: https://85years.raiselysite.com/
Learn more about our beginnings: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/news-and-events/events/85-years-anniversary/

17/04/2026

Hamilton East Playcentre is back next week!
Open from 9am every week day!
We would love to meet you.

02/04/2026

01/03/2026

Messy Play Week is here!
Join us for a week of mess, every day from 9:30am!

01/03/2026

Happy children's day - Sunday 1st March

17/02/2026

Messy play isn't just for kids – adults need it too! Come along to your local Playcentre and find out how messy play can benefit you!

Messy play:
✅Strengthens your connection, with your tamaiti and your community
✅Offers fun and relaxation
✅Gives you new ideas to take home
✅Allows you to socialise with other adults while your tamariki are engaged
✅And best of all, the mess isn’t at your house!

Join us for some free fun 2-6 March: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/events/playcentre-messy-play/