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Farmers Santa Parade – Call for Volunteers aged 9 upwards

If you love having fun, or are young at heart, 
we need you to come along and join us for this year's Santa Parade, which will take place on Sunday 28th November. You don't have to dress up to take part; we need volunteers to help ensure the event runs smoothly, assisting behind the scenes. More info: Ronelle - 09 358 2395, or email: santaparade@xtra.co.nz.

MOTAT Treasure Hunt Weekend Experience (runs until 18th September)

Great North Road, Western Springs
Family Pass $35, adults $14, children $8, under-5s free. An exciting new adventure at the new ‘Treasure Hunt Weekend Experience'. Work as a team and follow the clues from your map to find each MOTAT treasure. More info: www.motat.org.nz or 0800 MOTATNZ (0800 668 286).

Sew It Forward (runs until end Dec)
Raising funds for Women's Refuge by collecting and recycling second-hand clothing. We also accept donations of fabric, ribbons, cord, buttons, zips, etc to make items of clothing to donate. For drop off points and more info: Sarah Chase - 09 544 2947 or 
www.sewitforward.co.cc

WEEKLY

MONDAY

Plunket Tots n Tunes Sunnynook

Sunnynook Baptist Church Hall, 
Sunnynook Road
9.30–10.30am (term time). $2 per family. Dancing, singing, action songs, puppets, instruments and lots of fun. Ages 0 – 5 years welcome. More info: 09 838 3716.

Little Munchkins Albany Plunket Playgroup

Albany City Church, 28 William 
Pickering Drive, Albany
9.30 11.30am. $3 per family. Just turn up with your 0- to 5-year-olds for a morning of play. More info: 09 838 3716.

Beach Haven Busy Bees 
Plunket Playgroup

Ratepayers Hall, Rangatira Road, 
Beach Haven
9.45-11.45am. $2 per family. Just turn up with your 0-5 year olds for a morning of play. More info: 09 838 3716

Orewa Plunket Playgroup

Orewa Community Hall, Orewa Square
9.30–11.30am. $3 per family. More info: dowler@clear.net.nz.

Fun and Games Toy Library 
(also Friday and Saturday)

(under Holy Trinity Cathedral), Parnell
9.30–11.30am. More info: 
www.funandgamestoylibrary.org.nz.

Lavender Playcircle

85 Barrington Drive, Rototuna, Hamilton
9.15–11.15am (term time). More info: 
07 855 8711.

Auckland Central Multiple 
Birth Club Playgroup

Onehunga Centennial Hall, 
79 Grey St, Onehunga
9.30–11.30am (term time). More info: 
Julie Bannin - 09 636-8331.

Titirangi Rudolf Steiner Playgroup

5 Helios Place, Titirangi
9am (daily). Parents and under-3s. 
More info: Mark - 09 817 4386.

Ascension Playgroup 
(also Tuesday and Wednesday)

11 Dignan Street, Pt Chevalier 
(Hall behind Church)
9.30–11.30am. $3 (term time). 
More info: Nicola - 027 475 0443.

Little Munchkins Playgroup

Albany City Church, 28 William 
Pickering Drive, Albany.
9.30–11.30am. $3. More info: Nathalie 
- 09 478 4681.

Mainly Music

Mt. Albert Baptist Church, 
732 New North Road, Mt Albert 
9.30–10.30am. $3. More info: 
Charlotte Farrant – 09 815 0208.

Preschool Moosic 
& Movement classes

Green Bay Community House, Green Bay
10am. $10. More info: Diane - 09 817 6458.

TUESDAY

Northcote Busy Bees 
Plunket Playgroup

Methodist Church Hall, 14-20 Greenslade Terrace, Northcote
9.30–11.30am. $2 per family. Just turn up with your 0- to 5-year-olds for a morning of play. More info: 09 838 3716.

Cheeky Monkeys Mairangi Bay Plunket Playgroup

Mairangi Bay Beach Volleyball Centre, 
65 Maxwelton Drive
9.30–11.30am. $3 child or $5 per family. Just turn up with your 0- to 5-year-olds for a morning of play. More info: 09 838 3716

Green Bay Community Play group (also on Tuesday)

Green Bay Community House, 
1 Barron Drive, Green Bay
9.30–11.30am. Child $2. Family $3. 
Under-6mths free.

Marigold Playcircle

Olive House, 644 Grey Street, Hamilton East
9.30–11.30am (term time). More info: 
(07) 854 9021.

Toy Library (also on Thursday)

Mt. Albert Baptist Church (Office Building), 732 New North Road, Mt. Albert
9.15am. $40 per family ($20 with CSCard). More info: Leanne Briggs – -09 627 0187.

ParentCare NICU 
- Next Steps Playgroup

YMCA, Garlick Road, Mt. Albert
10am. 3rd Tuesday every month. From 
1 year up. More info: Frances – 09 361 3437.

First Friends NICU Playgroup (2nd and last Tuesday monthly)

Auckland City Hosp, 10th floor of Old Block
10am. Free. From 3 months corrected and up. More info: Jean or Frances - 09 307 4949 
ext 25469.

Mums n Kids Magical Story Hour

Bruce Mason Centre, 1 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach 
10am. Kids $5, under-1s free. Kids are entertained with a story or two from the magical story box. More info: www.bmcentre.co.nz.

WEDNESDAY

Perk - Up Cafe Playgroup

311 Great South Road Papatoetoe
10am (term time). $3. Mums, dads, grandparents and friends, come and have coffee, tea and cake. Indoor and outdoor play areas. More info: Yvette Goddard 
-09 278 9393.

Sunnynook Plunket Open 
Coffee Group

Sunnynook Plunket Clinic, corner of Sycamore Road and Sunnynook Road
10am-12noon. Gold coin donation includes drink and biscuits. Just turn up to meet other new parents in the area. More info: 09 838 3716.

Te Atatu Peninsula 
Playgroup (also Friday)

Te Atatu Community Centre (next to Library)
9.30–11.30am (term time). $2.50 per family. A fun and friendly playgroup. Bring a piece of fruit for sharing. Suitable for preschoolers. More info: Amy Tea - 027 232 0614.

Onehunga Toy Library

Onehunga Library Building, 
83 Church Street, Onehunga
7–9pm. More Info: Lisa Mad - 09 633 0234.

Waitakere Multiple Birth 
Club Playgroup (1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly)

Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre
10am–12noon. $2 donation or bring a small plate. Enjoy the company of other parents of multiples, a cuppa, a chat and a safe place for the kids to play.

Riverhead Playgroup (also Friday)

Riverhead War Memorial Pavilion, 
Main Road, Riverhead
9.30am–12noon. More info: Melissa 
- 021 252 3632.

Weekly Preschool Moosic 
& Movement classes

Titirangi Tennis & Squash Centre, Corner Ava Avenue and Golf Road, Titirangi 
10am. $10. More info: Rebecca – 09 817 6458.

THURSDAY

Auckland East Parent 
Centre Playgroup

St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 
Vincent St, Howick
9.30-11.30am. New parents/carers welcome. More info: Kathryn 09 534 4314.

Carlson Toy Library 
(also on Friday and Saturday)

261 St Andrews Road, Epsom 
9.30am-12noon. More info: 090 624 3308 
or carlsontoylibrary@paradise.net.nz.

Hibiscus Coast Steiner Playgroup

Old Convent Building, Puhoi Road, Puhoi (behind museum)
10am–12.30pm (term time). $3. Rudolf Steiner-based playgroup for children from birth to 6 years. More info: Kelly - 09 422 2144 
or Candace - 09 424 2778.

Coffee and Playgroup

Avondale Baptist Church lounge
9.30–11.30am (incl school holidays). $2. 
More info: Wendy- 09 827 2135.

Mainly Music

Albany City Church, 28 William 
Pickering Drive, Albany
9.30–10.30am (term time). $3 More info: 
09 415 2560.

FRIDAY

Coffee Group for 
Parents of under-1s

Oranga Community Centre, 
52c Waitangi Rd, Oranga
10am–12noon. If you have a child under-1, 
come along and meet other parents in the area - everyone is welcome. More info: Arna 
- 09 634 4149 or 027 672 8148.

Highbury Busy Bees Plunket Playgroup

Zion Hill Methodist Church, 
Onewa Road, Birkenhead 
9.30-11.30am. $3 per family. Just turn up with your 0- to 5-year-olds for a morning of play. More info: 09 838 3716

Manly Plunket Play 
and Coffee Group

Methodist Church Hall, 
945 Whangaparaoa Rd, Manly. 
9.30–11am. $3 per family. More info: 
dowler@clear.net.nz.

Happy Families Playgroup

Old Central Park School Hall, 
Wood Street, Papakura
9.30am–12noon. $3 More info: Sarah 
- 027 296 6169.

Mums n Kids Magical Story Hour

Bruce Mason Centre, 
1 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach 
See details under Tuesday. More info: www.bmcentre.co.nz

SATURDAY

Birkenhead Artisan Market 
(third Saturday monthly)

110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead
9am–1pm. Great food and fantastic arts/crafts. More info: www.birkenheadartisanmarket.com 
or Toni-maree on 09 482 2273.

Single Latté - Social Group 
for Single Parents (last 
Saturday monthly)

10am. Free. Social coffee group for single parents to meet for support and friendship while their kids play together at child-friendly locations. More info, contact Kristina: thepatersons@orcon.net.nz.

Onehunga Toy Library

Onehunga Library Building, 
83 Church Street, Onehunga
9.30–11.30am. More info: Lisa Mad 
- 09 633 0234.

AUGUST

Thursday 5th (runs until 22nd August)

Grease - The Musical

The Civic - THE EDGE®, Cnr Queen 
and Wellesley Streets, Auckland CBD 
Tickets from: $55. London's West End smash 
hit musical Grease is coming to New Zealand this August. Featuring fabulous costumes and 
all those unforgettable songs from the movie. 
More info: www.greasethemusical.co.uk. 
Tickets: 0800 BUYTICKETS.

Friday 6th

Starfish Magic - Pied Postar

Mahurangi East Library, 15 Hamatana Rd, Snells Beach 
3.45pm. Free performance workshop for 3- to 10-year-olds. More info: www.starfishmagic.com.

Saturday 7th

Music Therapists Fundraising Concert

The Auckland Baptist Tabernacle, 
429 Queen Street, Auckland City
2–3pm. $20. Performances by the Celebration Choir, The Flying Bisons, Viola Sextet, Wind Quartet, Six Hands on Piano and more. All proceeds to Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre. To book tickets or more info: www.rmtc.org.nz.

Wednesday 11th August

Raising Confident Kids 
by Diane Levy

Pinehurst School, Bush Road, Albany
7–9.30pm. Tickets $10. Renowned NZ family therapist, Diane Levy, will be speaking on how we parents can boost our children's self confidence so that they can withstand peer pressure without being shunned by their 
friends. Bookings essential. More info: 
Carol - 09 973 5351 or to book tickets: 
PFF@pinehurst.school.nz .

Friday 20th

Starfish Magic - Pied Postar

Kumeu Library, 296 Main Rd, Huapai
3.45pm. Free performance workshop for 3- to 10-year-olds. More info: www.starfishmagic.com

Saturday 21st

Pre-loved Baby and 
Childrens Market

Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 
487 Dominion Road
9am. Adults $2. Kids free. Pre-loved, quality, secondhand baby and kids gear (0-8years). More info: 09 925 1144.

Howick Plunket Baby Fair

Howick Recreation Centre, 
563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick
10am–12noon. Gold coin donation. Come along for great bargains on new and used baby/children's books, clothes, toys, nursery items, accessories and much more. More info: Laura - 09 576 5399 or www.howickplunket.org.nz.

Friday 27th (and Friday 3rd Sept)

Starfish Magic - I Love Water

Blockhouse Bay Community Centre, 
524 Blockhouse Bay Rd
3.45pm. Gold coin donation. Performance workshop for 3- to 10-year-olds. More info: www.starfishmagic.com.

Monday 30th

Cupcake Day for the SPCA

The SPCA's sweetest fundraiser is gearing up for another day of sprinkles, frosting and home-baked goodness. More info: www.spcacupcakeday.co.nz.

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 4th (and Sunday 5th)

Animates Pet Fun Days

Running in all Animates stores
Free. There will be a range of activities, including animals on display, demonstrations, face painting, entertainment and more. More info and store opening times: www.animates.co.nz.

Friday 10th Sept (and Friday 17th)

Starfish Magic - I Love Water

Avondale Community Centre, 
99 Rosebank Road
3.45pm. Gold coin donation. Performance workshop for 3- to 10-year-olds. More info: www.starfishmagic.com

Saturday 11th

Howick Plunket 7th Annual 
Quiz Night

Howick/Pakuranga Netball Hall, 
Lloyd Elsmore Park
7.30pm. Tickets: $20. BYO drink. Nibbles and supper provided. Lots of fantastic prizes! More info: Laura – 09 576 5399 or www.howickplunket.org.nz.

September 16th (runs until 19th)

Grey Lynn School Centennial Celebrations

Grey Lynn School is excited to be celebrating its Centennial and is inviting all past and present students, as well as the local community, to join in the festivities. We have an exciting schedule planned. Did you go to Grey Lynn School or know someone who did? For more info or to register attendance: 09 376 3255 or www.greylynn.school.nz.

Saturday 18th

Ardmore School Agricultural Day

Papakura-Clevedon Road, Ardmore
10.30–2.30pm. Free. Traditional country school fair. Lots of fun for the family including gala games, stalls, auctions, raffles, pony rides bouncy castles and more! More info: www.ardmore.school.nz or 09 299 6228.

Friday 24th (and Friday 15th)

Starfish Magic - I Love Water

Glenn Innes Community Hall, 
96 Line Rd, Glen Innes
3.45pm. Gold coin donation. Performance workshop for 3- to 10-year-olds. No bookings required. www.starfishmagic.com.

OCTOBER

Saturday, 2nd October 2010

Live Performance of Pinocchio

Logan Campbell Centre, ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane Road West
10am, 1pm and 4pm. Family $30. Southern Stars Charitable Trust presents a live performance of Pinocchio, in aid of Burn Support Group Charitable Trust. Join Pinocchio and his friends in this magical adventure. More info: 
09 361 4599 or www.southernstars.org.nz.

PARENT CLASSES

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NOW ON

Parents Centre - Being the 
Dad you want to be

Dad's programmes have played an important part in the work of men coming to know the value of their positive involvement with their children and how significant this is to their child's development. For more info, or to enrol in programmes for term 3 
and 4, contact Helen – 09 376 0400 or: 
www.parenttrust.org.nz.

Plunket - Your Growing Baby

Various locations across Counties/Manukau
Free five session course offering skills and advice for new parents with babies aged between 6 weeks and one year. Covers sleep, crying, safety, immunisation, starting solids, activities to do with baby, positive parenting, going back to work and childcare. More info or to book a place: Kerry 
– 09 577 4458.

Cribtalk (1st Thursday 
every month)
Karitane Nurses and Nannies Bureau 
1 Wallingford Street, Grey Lynn 
9am–3pm. Free. Advice and coffee group 
for new mums. More info: Kirsten Varley 575 7174 or 0800 222 121.

AUGUST

Wednesday 11th 
(and 22nd September)

Howick Plunket First Aid 
for Littlies

Highland Park Community Centre
7.30–9.30pm. $15. Come along and learn the skills you need to save a life! Concentrating on first aid for under-5s. More info and bookings: Alana 
- 021 056 8387.

Tuesday 31st (Tuesdays until 
12th October)

Antenatal course

Manukau Parents Centre, Wattle Downs Golf Course, Wattle Farm Road
7pm–9pm. A wonderful course covering all you need to know about pregnancy, labour & birth. More info or bookings: Stacey McCarthy - 09 266 6136.

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 23rd (Thursdays until 21st October)

Baby and You Course

Manukau Parents Centre, Wattle Downs Golf Course, Wattle Farm Road 
10am–12pm. An essential course to attend 
with your new baby to discuss the transition to parenthood, avoiding and recognising postnatal depression, coping strategies and more. More info or bookings: Charlie Saunders - 09 235 2295.