Playgroups in Auckland
Find a local playgroup to go to with your babies, toddlers or kids under 5 in Auckland, New Zealand.
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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.
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. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
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. This group is free to attend. There are a variety of fun toys and resources set up by the facilitator to support children’s ongoing learning and development.
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. Refreshments provided, or you are welcome to bring a drink and snack for your child. This group is free to attend.
Mt Albert Community Playgroup
YMCA building Rattray Room, 773 New North Rd, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025
Mt Albert Community Playgroup Inc
A place to come and play for children under 5 with their caregivers. All welcome.
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. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
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. This group is free to attend.
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. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
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. A typical session is spent playing, reading and singing in Spanish, encouraging children to develop the language skills acquired at home further.
Ponsonby Community Playgroup
Ponsonby Community Centre, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Facebook: Ponsonby Playgroup
Ponsonby Community Playgroup is a friendly place for parents and caregivers and their children to meet and play.
Pt Chevalier Plunket Playgroup
93B Moa Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Playgroup is suitable for all ages from newborn to five years of age and ‘free play’ is encouraged, with active participation from parents and carers. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
Safari Central and Avondale Multicultural Playgroups
Avondale Playgroup: 495 Rosebank Road, Avondale
Central Playgroup: Lynfield Youth and Leisure Centre, 16 Griffen Park Road, Lynfield
www.belong.org.nz/community-connections-and-safari
Supporting refugee and migrant background families by providing a FREE fun multicultural learning environment for both parents and children aged 0 to 5. The dedicated staff and volunteers support play and learning through activities like water play, painting, craft, puzzles, climbing, sandpit fun, play dough, and more.
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 in Sandringham. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
Waterview Playgroup
Waterview Primary School, 10 Herdman Street, Waterview, Auckland
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
Lifegrowth Community Playgroup
EastCity Wesleyan, 219 Burswood Drive, Botany, Auckland
www.ecw.org.nz/playgroup
A Playgroup for all children under 5 and their parents or caregivers, with different activities set up as well as a special mat time for songs and stories. Morning tea for adults is provided, please bring a snack for your child
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. The dedicated staff and volunteers support play and learning through activities like water play, painting, craft, puzzles, climbing, sandpit fun, play dough, and more.
St Columba Playgroup in Botany
480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs, Auckland
www.stcolumba.org.nz/community
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
Birkenhead Busy Bees Plunket Playgroup
The Rawene Centre, 33 Rawene Road, Birkenhead, North Shore, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Busy Bees drop-in playgroup is MOE-registered, and provides a fun, safe, warm and informal way for tamariki aged 0-5 years old to learn and grow. Activities can include music and singing, arts and crafts, and free or imaginative play. Please bring a drink and a snack for your child. Refreshments for the grown-ups are provided. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
Cheeky Monkeys Mairangi Bay Plunket Playgroup
Mairangi Bay Beach Volleyball Centre, 65 Maxwilton Drive, Mairangi Bay, North Shore, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup is MOE-registered, and provides a fun, safe, warm and informal way for tamariki aged 0 – 5 years old to learn and grow. Activities can include music and singing, arts and crafts, and free or imaginative play. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
Chiquititos Latin Playgroup for Hispanic Kids
Meadow Community House, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland
Facebook: Chiquititos Creciendo En Espanol
Hibiscus Coast Playgroup
Nukumea Primary School, 9 Crozier Place, Orewa
www.plunket.org.nz
Playgroups foster children’s mental health and well-being by providing opportunities for social interaction, emotional regulation, and skill development through structured and unstructured play. This is a free drop-in playgroup, no need to register. Koha appreciated if you are able to give.
Northshore Japanese Playgroup
Meadow Community House, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland
Facebook: Northshorejapaneseplaygroup
Mairangi Bay Cheeky Monkeys Plunket Playgroup
Mairangi Bay Beach Volleyball Centre, 65 Maxwelton Drive, Mairangi Bay, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup is MOE-registered, and provides a fun, safe, warm and informal way for tamariki aged 0 – 5 years old to learn and grow. Activities can include music and singing, arts and crafts, and free or imaginative play. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated. No need to register, just drop-in.
Petite Lascars French Playground
4/8 Auburn Street, Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland
Facebook: Les Petites Lascars
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
This relaxed playgroup offers a welcoming space for whānau and tamariki aged 0–5 years to connect. Sessions are informal, with time for conversation and play, as well as encouraging practice of te reo Māori to support early childhood development.
Wellsford Playgroup
Wellsford Plunket Clinic, 90 Rodney Street, Wellsford
www.plunket.org.nz
This free, drop-in playgroup is for tamariki aged 0-5 years old and their whānau. Come along and enjoy this great venue with indoor and outdoor play options. Please bring a snack and drink for your tamariki, if needed.
Whangaparaoa Plunket Little Adventurers Playgroup
Raroa Girl Guides Association, 45 Stanmore Bay Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa
www.plunket.org.nz
The Little Adventurers Plunket Playgroup is MOE-registered, and provides a fun, safe, warm and informal way for tamariki to learn and grow. Activities can include music and singing, arts and crafts, and free or imaginative play. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
South Auckland Playgroups
Mangere Bridge Neurodiverse Playgroup
5 Taylor Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland 2022
www.plunket.org.nz
A supportive and inclusive space for 0-5 year olds and their parents/caregivers to meet other neurodiverse* whānau. Educational toys and sensory-friendly activities. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
* including, but not limited to, autism, ADHD and other high sensory needs, regardless of formal diagnosis.
Mangere Bridge Playgroup
5 Taylor Road, Mangere Bridge, South Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Friendly local playgroup for parents and children to come and play, chat and meet other local parents. There is plenty of parking, a fun and inviting environment, secure outdoor play areas and plenty of toys and resources. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
Oasis Playgroup
Pukekohe Anglican Church Hall, 43 Queen Street, Pukekohe
www.pukekohecommunityaction.co.nz/oasis/
Oasis is a social group for parents, caregivers and children to enjoy music, singing, dancing, creative activities, free play and morning tea! Children can socialise along with their parents and caregivers in a space that is safe to explore and to get creative, but most importantly to have fun.
Papatoetoe Little Troopers Playgroup
Papatoetoe War Memorial Library, 30 Wallace Road, Papatoetoe, South Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Come along and join in the fun with Little Troopers Papatoetoe playgroup. All families and children from newborn to five years. We offer a warm welcoming environment for children to explore, learn and play. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
Paparimu Playgroup
Paparimu Community Hall, 345 Paparimu (next to Paparimu School), Hunua, Auckland 2583
Facebook: Paparimu Playgroup
A friendly and inviting playgroup for preschool aged children. Large range of indoor and outdoor activities for preschoolers to enjoy.
Safari South and Manurewa Multicultural Playgroups
Manurewa Playgroup: Nathan Homstead, 70 Hill Road, , Manurewa, South Auckland
South Playgroup: Otahuhu Town Hall Community Crent, 10 High Street, Otahuhu, South Auckland
www.belong.org.nz/community-connections-and-safari
Supporting refugee and migrant background families by providing a FREE fun learning environment for both parents and children. The dedicated staff and volunteers support play and learning through activities like water play, painting, craft, puzzles, climbing, sandpit fun, play dough, and more.
West Auckland Playgroups
Happy Hobby’s Playgroup – Hobsonville Point
Headquarters Building, Hobsonville 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.There is currently no charge.
West Auckland Himawari Japanese Playgroup
Sturges West Community House, 58 Summerland Drive, Henderson, West Auckland
www.sturgeswestcommunityhouse.co.nz
Japanese playgroup at Sturges West Community House.
Hobsonville Point Pipis Playgroup
Hobsonville Hall, 397 Hobsonville Road, Hobsonville
www.plunket.org.nz
Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
New Lynn/Kelston Plunket Playgroup
New Lynn Community House, 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn, West Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
Oratia Playgroup
Oratia Small Hall, 565 West Coast Road, Oratia, West Auckland
Facebook: Oratia Playgroup
Community-based playgroup that provides a relaxed and fun environment for pre-school children
Rudolf Steiner Pēpi Aroha Playgroup
5 Helios Place, Laingholm, West Auckland
titirangi.steiner.school.nz/education/early-childhood
Pēpi Aroha Playgroup is an opportunity for parents and caregivers with young children (birth to 3 years) to gather with the Pēpi Aroha teacher for a relaxed and rhythmical morning of singing, free play and morning tea before ending with a story. It’s a great introduction to Steiner Waldorf education.
Safari West Multicultural Playgroup
Henderson Baptist Church, 319 Great North Rd, Henderson
www.belong.org.nz/community-connections-and-safari
Supporting refugee and migrant background families by providing a FREE fun learning environment for both parents and children. The dedicated staff and volunteers support play and learning through activities like water play, painting, craft, puzzles, climbing, sandpit fun, play dough, and more.
Titirangi Plunket Playgroup
66 Victory Road, Laingholm Road, Laingholm, Auckland
www.plunket.org.nz
Playgroups foster children’s mental health and well-being by providing opportunities for social interaction, emotional regulation, and skill development through structured and unstructured play. Sessions are free to attend, but koha is always appreciated.
Gulf Island Playgroups
Korero Kids Playgroup
Artworks Theatre, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island
Facebook: korerokidswaiheke
An Childhood Playgroup with a bicultural focus, learning te reo through waiata and tikanga māori