Peppa Pig Competition now closed
Congratulations to the winner of our giveaway. Thanks to all who entered our Peppa Pig giveaway, this competition is now closed and the winner has collected their tickets. Stay posted for future giveaways and opportunities.
WIN tickets to Peppa Pig LIVE
We’re giving away a family pass to see Peppa Pig live at St James Theatre! Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic new show, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! Join Peppa, her family and friends as they go to the zoo and beach for a special party – it’s going to be a fun […]
Ngā Tūrua Kiwi is open!
PlayHQ is back open with a new theme! PlayHQ, our play space for under 5s, is reimagined with a new play activation each six months. In this kiwi-themed recreation of life on the forest floor, tamariki can sniff, scratch and burrow as they pretend to be a Western Brown Kiwi. Ngā Tūrua Kiwi, Kiwi Burrows, […]
Celebrating a 5000+ turnout at Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day
Our Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day 2025 celebration was a spectacular event! We’re thrilled to share that 5,000+ people came along to Queens Wharf to join in the festivities with us this March. It was a fantastic day, with amazing performances and activities by so many local groups: Aotearoa DJ Academy Tū Mātau […]
PlayHQ public holiday closures in April
Coming up this April, PlayHQ will be closed for several public holidays. The closure dates are: Good Friday (Friday 18 April) Easter Monday (Monday 21 April) Anzac Day (Friday 25 April) Aside from these 3 days, we will be open throughout the school holidays, Monday-Saturday. We look forward to seeing you!
Goodbye Topsy Turvy
As we enter Autumn, it’s nearly time to say haere rā to our play activation Topsy Turvy. This activation has encouraged whānau to explore the world using their senses; eyes, ears and touch. Exploring the idea of ‘developing senses’, Topsy Turvy was designed with surprising sensory experiences, bright primary colours, and contrasting patterns. Topsy Turvy […]
April School Holiday bookings are now open
It’s that time of year again… Bookings for our April school holiday programme are now open! This April we’re excited to launch a NEW Let’s Get Digital programme for ages 8-13. At 2D Game Design, tamariki learn what goes into making a 2D arcade game from scratch. The workshops take place in the MediaLab, […]
A big thanks to New World Wellington City for free fruit
Free fruit for all! New World Wellington City once again supports our Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day event. Thanks to the ongoing generosity of our friends at New World Wellington City, we were thrilled to receive two shopping trolleys full of apples, bananas, nectarines and mandarins for our Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki […]
First performance of the year for LOD Dancers
22 tamariki dancers from LOD Dance Studio are getting ready for Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children’s Day this Saturday, which will be their first performance of 2025. The talented dancers belong to LOD’s Intermediate and Senior Commercial Troupes, who dance at competitions and performances throughout the dance year. On stage this Saturday at 11.15am, […]
Inspiring the next generation at Nōku te Ao Capital E
Digital learning specialist at Nōku te Ao Capital E, Finn Culver. Finn Culver is a digital learning specialist at Nōku te Ao Capital E. The first time I came across Nōku te Ao Capital E I was a pirate. I was in Year 7 at South Wellington Intermediate School and a bunch of us were […]