Playgroups in Auckland
Find a local playgroup to go to with your babies, toddlers or kids under 5 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Playgroups provide both play, social and learning opportunities for children as well as being an informal support network for parents. There are different types of playgroups in New Zealand. Some have a primary focus on maintaining culture, language or philosphical approaches such as Pasifika and Montessori playgroups. Playgroups are usually run by parents and meet for 1 to 5 sessions per week.
Central Auckland Playgroups
Bharitya Samaj Charitable Trust Multicultural Playgroup
Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, 13 May Road, Mount Roskill
www.bsct.org.nz/youth-child
Multicultural Playgroup for children aged 0 to 5 years.
Central Auckland Baby/Toddler Group
Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freberg Place, Auckland City Centre
www.plunket.org.nz
New parents and caregivers are welcome who have babies and little ones 2 and under. This coffee group is a perfect place for you and your little ones to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on your parenting journey.
Ellerslie Playgroup
Cnr of Ramsgate and Finlay Street, Ellerslie
www.facebook.com/EllersliePlaygroup
Playgroup for Under Five’s during the school terms. Enjoy, music, craft, play and snacks.
Epsom Roskill Plunket Playgroup
50 Buckley Road, Epsom, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
A weekly drop-in group with play sessions and fun activities, guided by the Ministry of Education curriculum, with a variety of toys and resources set up by the facilitator to support children’s ongoing learning and development.
Grey Lynn Playgroup
Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland
www.greylynn.org.nz/playgroup
The Grey Lynn Playgroup is a great way for your childrend up to 5 years old, to learn and to socialise through play. Parents, caregivers and children are encouraged to mix and mingle while utilising the resources on offer.
Lynfield Community Playgroup
35 The Avenue, Lynfield, Auckland
Lynfield Community Playgroup
Petite Lascars French Playground
3 Auckland locations: Glen Innes Playcentre, Hillsborough Playcentre and Takapuna Playcentre.
www.petitslascars.co.nz/english
Petits Lascars is a passionate group of volunteer parents dedicated to providing children under the age of 6 with a dynamic and enjoyable French-speaking environment.
Meadowbank Playgroup
Meadowbank Plunket Clinic, 7 Meadowbank Road, Meadowbank, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Fun, friendship, support, and child-led play for parents/caregivers with children 0-5,
Meadowbank Russian Playgroup
Meadowbank Plunket Clinic, 7 Meadowbank Road, Meadowbank, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Playgroup for children aged 0 to 5 are welcome with Russian speaking parents and caregivers.
Mt Albert Community Playgroup
YMCA building Rattray Room, 773 New North Rd, Mount Albert
MtAlbertCommunityPlaygroup
A place to come and play for children under 5 with their caregivers.
Onehunga Plunket Playgroup
Onehunga Plunket Clinic, 190 Trafalgar Street, Tin Tacks Reserve, Onehunga
www.plunket.org.nz
A weekly drop-in group group with fun activities focused on child led play-based learning. Guided by the Ministry of Education curriculum, with a variety of toys and resources set up by the facilitator to support children’s ongoing learning and development.
Orakei Plunket Japanese Coffee Group
16 Kupe Street, Orakei, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Playgroup for children aged 0-5 with their Japanese speaking parents and caregivers.
Owairaka Plunket Playgroup
99 Richardson Road, Mount Albert, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
A drop-in group with a variety of fun toys and resource set up by the facilitator to support the children’s ongoing learning and development.
Owairaka Plunket Spanish Playgroup
99 Richardson Road, Mount Albert, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Pequeños Latinos is a family-oriented and inclusive playgroup that relies on families speaking Spanish to their children, as the playgroup doesn’t have a formal Spanish classroom structure.
Ponsonby Community Playgroup
Ponsonby Community Centre, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland
Facebook: Ponsonby Playgroup
Ponsonby Community Playgroup is a friendly place for parents and caregivers and their children to meet and play.
Safari Multicultural Playgroups
Avondale Playgroup: Rosebank School Community Hub, 217 Rosebank Road, Avondale
Central Playgroup: Lynfield Recreation & Youth Centre, 16 Griffen Park Road, Lynfield
www.belong.org.nz/safari-multicultural-playgroups
Supporting refugee and migrant background families by providing a FREE fun multicultural learning environment for both parents and children aged 0 to 5.
Sandringham Community Playgroup
18-20 Kitchener Road, Sandringham, Auckland
Facebook: Sandringham Community Playgroup
A parent-run playgroup for children aged 0 to 5 years.
Sandringham/Kingsland Plunket Playgroup
427 Sandringham Road, Sandringham, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
A drop-in group for tamariki aged 0-5 years old and their parents/caregivers.
Waterview Playgroup
Waterview Primary School, 16 Herdman Street, Waterview
www.plunket.org.nz
Free, drop-in weekly playgroup for families with tamariki aged under 5 years old. Tamariki get valuable educational and social experiences, and parents get to meet and make new friends and share parenting experiences.
East Auckland Playgroups
All Saints Playgroup
Haseler Hall, Corner of Selwyn Road and Cook Street, Howick, Auckland
Facebook: Howick All Saints Playgroup
Community run early learning playgroup for children 0 – 5 in Howick.
ML Kids Central Auckland and Eastern Suburbs Russian Storytime
Anchorage Park Community House, Pakuranga, Auckland
Facebook group page: mlkids
Safari East Multicultural Playgroups
Panmure Community Centre, 7-13 Pilkington Road, Panmure
www.belong.org.nz/safari-multicultural-playgroups
Supporting refugee and migrant background families by providing a FREE fun multicultural learning environment for both parents and children aged 0 to 5.
St Columba Playgroup in Botany
480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs, Auckland
www.stcolumba.org.nz
Pre-schoolers, together with a parent or caregiver, enjoy some wonderful educational activities, craft, music, and playtime including a great area for safe outdoor play. The playgroup is not just for the children, but to encourage and equip parents to learn new skills and make new friends in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.
St Columba Special Kids Playgroup
480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs, Auckland
www.stcolumba.org.nz
Monthly playgroup for families & care givers with pre-school or primary aged children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
North Shore and North Auckland Playgroups
Beachaven – Kaipatiki Winter Fun Free Preschool Series
Beach Haven Birkdale Residents Hall, 336 Rangatira Road, Beach Haven, North Shore
www.kaipatikicommunityfacilitiestrust.org.nz
Facebook: BNCFT
Beach Haven Busy Bees Plunket Playgroup
Ratepayers Hall, Rangatira Road, Beach Haven, North Shore
www.plunket.org.nz
Birkenhead Busy Bees Plunket Playgroup
The Rawene Centre, 33 Rawene Road, Birkenhead, North Shore
www.plunket.org.nz
Browns Bay Community Playgroup
St Annes Hall, Corner Glencoe and Beach Road, Browns Bay, North Shore
Facebook Browns Bay Community Playgroup
Cheeky Monkeys Mairangi Bay Plunket Playgroup
Mairangi Bay Beach Volleyball Centre, 65 Maxwilton Drive, Mairangi Bay, North Shore, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Chiquititos Latin Playgroup for Hispanic Kids
Meadow Community House, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland
Facebook: Chiquititos Creciendo En Espanol
Greenhithe Playgroup
Greenhithe Village Hall, Greenhithe, North Shore
www.greenhithe.org.nz
Hibiscus Coast Playgroup
Salvation Army, 32 Greenview Lane, Red Beach
www.plunket.org.nz
Japanese Playgroup
Meadow Community House, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland
Facebook: Meadowood Community House
Mairangi Bay Cheeky Monkeys Plunket Playgroup
Mairangi Bay Beach Volleyball Centre, 65 Maxwelton Drive, Mairangi Bay, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Multiples Birth Club Playgroup
Meadow Community House, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland
Facebook: Meadowood Community House
Northcote Point – The Winter Fun Free Preschool Series
Northcote War Memorial Hall, Rodnew Road, Northcote Point
Facebook: BNCFT
North Shore Russian Playgroup
55 Meadowood Drive, Unsworth Heights, North Shore.
Facebook group page: North Shore Russian Playgroup – ML Kids
Petite Lascars French Playground
4/8 Auburn Street, Takapuna, North Shore
Facebook: Les Petites Lascars
Preschool Play Mornings in Belmont
The Rose Centre, School Road, Belmont, North Shore
www.dpt.nz
Summer Fun Preschool Play
Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport; AND
Bayswater Park, Bayswater Avenue, Bayswater,
www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
Tākaro Tots Wellsford Playgroup
90 Rodney Street, Wellsford
www.plunket.org.nz
Torbay Community Playgroup
St Mary’s by the Sea Community Hall, 168 Deep Creek Rd, Torbay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
Facebook: Torbaycommunityplaygroup
Warkworth & Snells Beach Coffee Group
Kingsway Preschool, 20 Goodall Road, Snell’s Beach, Auckland
Warkworth & Snell’s Beach Coffee Group
Wellsford Playgroup
Wellsford Plunket Clinic, 90 Rodney Street, Wellsford
www.plunket.org.nz
Whangaparaoa Plunket Little Adventurers Playgroup
Raroa Girl Guides Association, 45 Stanmore Bay Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa
www.plunket.org.nz
South Auckland Playgroups
Mangere Bridge Playgroup
Mangere Bridge Plunket Rooms, 5 Taylor Road, Mangere Bridge, South Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Mangere Tiny Jandals Plunket Playgroup
18A Bader Drive, Mangere, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Oasis Playgroup
Pukekohe Anglican Church Hall, 43 Queen Street, Pukekohe
www.pukekohecommunityaction.co.nz
Otara Tupu Explores Plunket Playgroup
Clover Park Community House, 16A Israel Avenue, Clover Park
Otara Plunket Playgroup
Otahuhu Plunket Playgroup
Otahuhu Plunket Clinic, 3 Alexander Avenue, Otahuhu, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Papsda Playgroup
Papatoeote SDA Community Church, 16 Puhunui Road, Papatoeote, Manukau
papsda.co.nz/children
Papakura Plunket Playgroup
Sir Edmund Hillary Library, 209 Great South Road, Papakura, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Papatoetoe Little Troopers Playgroup
Papatoetoe War Memorial Library, 30 Wallace Road, Papatoetoe, South Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Paparimu Playgroup
Paparimu Community Hall, 345 Paparimu (next to Paparimu School)
Facebook: Paparimu Playgroup
Safari Multicultural Playgroups
Manurewa Playgroup: 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park, Manurewa, South Auckland
South Playgroup: PACT Building, 311 Great South Road, Papatoetoe, South Auckland
www.belong.org.nz/safari-multicultural-playgroups
Supporting refugee and migrant background families by providing a FREE fun learning environment for both parents and children.
Shooting Stars Playgroup
Community Hall, 11 Inverell Avenue, Wiri
Shooting Stars Playgroup Manukau
Te Whare Ngahere Playgroup
19 Solo Place, Manurewa, South Auckland
Te-Whare-Ngahere-Community-Hub-Playgroup
Timeout Playgroup
Connect Baptist Church, 75 Everglade Drive, Manukau
www.connectbaptist.org.nManz
West Auckland Playgroups
German Speaking Playgroup
Ranui Community Centre, 474 Swanson Road, West Auckland
KrabbelgruppeNZ
Coffee group for German, Austrian and Swiss speaking parents who would like to see their kids keep up the language and get a chance to speak it themselves!
Green Bay Life Church Playgroup
14 Vardon Road, Green Bay, West Auckland
gblcplaygroup
Happy Hobby’s Community Playgroup – Hobsonville Point
Headquarters Building, Hobosnville Point, Auckland
neighbourhoods.nz
FREE fun and welcoming community playgroup for babies through to pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Music, free play and interactive activities.
Himawari Japanese Playgroup
58 Summerland Drive, Henderson, West Auckland
himawariplaygroup1515@gmail.com
Hobsonville Point Pipis Playgroup
Hobsonville Hall, 397 Hobsonville Road, Hobsonville
www.plunket.org.nz
New Lynn/Kelston Plunket Playgroup
New Lynn Community House, New Lynn, West Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Oratia Playgroup
Oratia Small Hall, 565-567 West Coast Road, Oratia, West Auckland
Facebook: Oratiaplaygroup
Rudolf Steiner Playgroup
5 Helios Place, Laingholm, West Auckland
www.titirangi.steiner.school.nz/playgroup-curriculum
Safari West Multicultural Playgroup Henderson
Henderson Baptist Church, 329 Great North Rd, Henderson
www.belong.org.nz/safari-multicultural-playgroups
Supporting refugee and migrant background families by providing a FREE fun learning environment for both parents and children.
Titirangi Plunket Playgroup
Titirangi War Memorial Hall, 500 South Titirangi Road, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Titirangi Rudolf Steiner Playgroup
5 Helios Place, Titirangi, West Auckland
Facebook: Titirangi Rudolf Steiner Playgroup
Gulf Island Playgroups
Korero Kids Playgroup
Artworks Theatre, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island
artworkstheatre.org.nz