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Playcentres in New Zealand

Playcentres are a uniquely Kiwi thing — parent-led sessions where under-fives learn through play and whānau get involved alongside them. It's a warm, community-run space with messy play, crafts and heaps of friendly faces, and a lovely way to meet other local families.

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Family-friendly playcentres to explore across New Zealand

Leithfield Playcentre
Ages 0–5

Leithfield Playcentre

4 Brighton Street, Leithfield 7481, New Zealand
Lincoln Playcentre
Ages 0–5

Lincoln Playcentre

158 North Belt, Halswell, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand
Linwood Playcentre
Ages 0–5

Linwood Playcentre

628A Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
Little River Playcentre
Ages 0–5

Little River Playcentre

48 Western Valley Road, Little River 7591, New Zealand
Lyttelton St Playcentre
Ages 0–5

Lyttelton St Playcentre

81 Lyttelton Street, Barrington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
Mayfield Playcentre
Ages 0–5

Mayfield Playcentre

2016 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, Mayfield 7778, New Zealand
Ages 0–5

Methven Playcentre

59 Main Street, Methven 7730, New Zealand
Mt Somers Staveley Playcentre
Ages 0–5

Mt Somers Staveley Playcentre

50 Pattons Road, Mount Somers 7771, New Zealand
North Beach Playcentre
Ages 0–5

North Beach Playcentre

School Grounds 100 Leaver Terrace, North New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand
Ages 0–5

Parkside Playcentre

35 Harper Street, Parkside, Timaru 7910, New Zealand
Pleasant Point Playcentre
Ages 0–5

Pleasant Point Playcentre

8 Harris Street, Pleasant Point 7903, New Zealand
Ages 0–5

Prebbleton Playcentre

70 Tosswill Road, Prebbleton 7604, New Zealand
Ages 0–5

Russley Playcentre

8 Apsley Drive, Russley, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Ages 0–5

Shirley Playcentre

61 Chancellor Street, Shirley, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Somerfield Community Play Centre
Ages 0–5

Somerfield Community Play Centre

47 Studholme Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand