Auckland

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Aviation Display Hall

MOTAT, 805 Great North Road,
Western Springs, Auckland.
10am – 5pm. Family pass (for 4) $35; Adult: $14. Children: $8. Under-5s: free. Be one of the first to visit our new $15 million Aviation Display Hall, where you can learn about New Zealand’s aviation history and the stories associated with our magnificent aircraft collection, housed in a world-class structure. More info: 09 815 5800 or www.motat.org.nz.

Monday – Friday (term time)

I Spy With My Little Eye

MOTAT, 805 Great North Road,
Western Springs
10am–4.30pm. Under-5s free. A fun, hands-on experience encourages little hands to get out and about amongst MOTAT’s artefacts. More info: 09 815 5800 or www.motat.org.nz.

WEEKLY

Monday

Ascension Playgroup (also Tuesday and Wednesday)

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

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.

Beach Haven Busy Bees
Plunket Playgroup

Ratepayers Hall, Rangatira Road,
Beach Haven
9.30–11.30am. $3 donation. 0- to 5-year-olds. More info: 09 838 3716.

Fun and Games Toy Library
(also Friday and Saturday)

Basement of 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.

Little Munchkins Albany
Plunket Playgroup

Albany City Church, 28 William Pickering Drive, Albany
9.30–11.30am (term time). $3 donation. 0- to 5-year-olds. More info: 09 838 3716.

Mainly Music

Mt. Albert Baptist Church,
732 New North Rd, Mt Albert
9.30–10.30am. $3.
More info: Kate Stachurski - 09 846 0352.

Meadowood Playgroup

Meadowood Community Centre,
55 Meadowood Drive, Unsworth Heights
9.30–11.30am. $3 donation per child; $5 per family. Fun activities for newborns to 5-years. Coffee and refreshments for mum, outdoor exciting playground.
More info: Kylie - 09 476 4614.

Older Mums and Bubs Playgroup

Tauranga Plunket Rooms,
Devonport Road, Tauranga
10am (term term). For older mums, dads, aunts, uncles or grandparents caring for young babies or preschool children.
More info: Kath - 07 557 8109.

Orewa Plunket Playgroup

Orewa Community Hall, Orewa Square
9.30–11.30am. Family $3. Preschoolers, plus special area for new mums and small babies. More info: 09 838 3716.

Plunket Tots n Tunes Sunnynook

Sunnynook Baptist Church Hall, Sunnynook Road (next to shopping mall)
9.30–11.30am (term time only). $3 donation. Newborn to 5-years.
More info: 09 838 3716.

Preschool Moosic & Movement

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

TUESDAY

Cheeky Monkeys Mairangi Bay Plunket Playgroup (also on Thursday - term time)

Mairangi Bay Beach Volleyball Centre,
65 Maxwelton Drive
9.30–11.30am. $3 donation per child or $5 per family. 0- to 5-year-olds.
More info: 09 838 3716.

Children with Special Needs (2nd Tuesday of the month - term time)

Papatoetoe Adolescent Christian Trust, Great South Road, Papatoetoe
10am–12noon. Preschoolers with special needs. More info: Marlene - 021 120 3235.

Cornwall Park/Oranga Plunket Playgroup (also on Thursday)

Oranga Community Centre,
52 Waitangi Road, Oranga
10am. $2 per family.
More info: Katherine - 021 147 5118.

Marigold Playcircle

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

Massey Young Parents
Support Group

The Massey Community House,
385 Don Buck Road, Massey
9.30–11am. Gold coin donation. Play and support group for young mums, up to the age of 23.
More info: 09 838 3716.

Milford Plunket Toy Library
(also Friday and Saturday)

Sunnynook Community Centre, Cnr
of Sunnynook Rd and Sycamore Dr.
8–9pm. 6-months to 5-years.
More info: 09 838 3716.

Mums n Kids Magical Story Hour (also on Friday)

Bruce Mason Centre,
1 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach
10am. Kids $5 (free for under-1s).
More info: www.bmcentre.co.nz.

Remuera Plunket Playgroup
(also on Thursday)

St Paul’s Church,
12 St Vincent’s Ave, Remuera
9.30–11am. Child $3. Family $5. Under-5s. More info: Deahna - 09 529 1939.

Toy Library (also on Wednesday)

Mt Albert Baptist Church (office building), 732 New North Rd, Mt Albert
9.15–11.15am. $40 per family
($20 with CS card).
More info: Marion Bain 815- 8072.

WEDNESDAY

Mainly Music

Takanini Church,
160 Great South Road, Takanini
10.30–11.30am. $2.
More info: Tarnya Burge - 09 296 1939.

Glenfield Busy Bees Plunket Playgroup (term time)

Lollipops Playland, cnr Archers and Sunnybrae Roads, Glenfield
9.30–11.30am. $5 per child. 0- to 5-year-olds. More info: 09 838 3716.

Onehunga Toy Library

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

Northcote Plunket Open
Coffee Group

Northcote Plunket Clinic,
Community Centre, Library Building
10–11am. More info: 09 838 3716.

Perk-up Cafe Playgroup

311 Great South Rd, Papatoetoe
10am (term time). $3.
More info: Yvette Goddard - 09 278 9393.

Riverhead Playgroup (also Friday)

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

Sunnynook Plunket
Open Coffee Group

Plunket Clinic, cnr of Sycamore
and Sunnynook Roads
10am–12noon. Gold coin donation.
More info: 09 838 3716.

Te Atatu Peninsula Preschool Playgroup (also Friday)

Te Atatu Community Centre
(next to Library)
9.30–11.30am (term time). Family $2.50.
More info: Amy Tea - 027 232 0614.

Toddlerock (term time only)

C3 Church North Shore,
16B Poland Road, Glenfield
10am. $3. A fun music programme for 0- to 5-year-olds and their big people. Coffee and playtime too. More info: Steph - 09 441 3503.

Weekly Preschool Moosic
& Movement

Titirangi Tennis & Squash Centre,
Corner Ava Ave and Golf Rd, Titirangi
10am. $10. More info: Rebecca - 09 817 6458.

THURSDAY

Auckland East Parent Centre Playgroup (term time)

St Andrews Presbyterian Church,
Vincent St, Howick
9.30–11.30am. First session free,
then members $2; non-members $3.
Newborn upwards.
More info: angela.mcewan@hotmail.com.

Carlson Toy Library
(also on Friday and Saturday)

261 St Andrews Rd, Epsom
9.30am–12noon.
More info: 090 624 3308.

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
- 0800 222 121.

Coffee and Playgroup

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

Gulf Harbour Play
and Coffee Group

Gulf Harbour Primary School,
Alec Craig Way (Room 8)
9.30–11.30am. $3 per family.
More info: 09 838 3716.

Highbury Plunket Coffee & Cuddle

Ravenhill Cafe, Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead
10–11am (term time).
More info: 09 838 3716.

Mainly Music

Albany City Church,
28 William Pickering Drive, Albany
9.30–10.30am or 10.30–11.30 (term time). $3. More info: 09 415 2560.

Massey Playgroup

Massey Community House,
385 Don Buck Road
9.30–11am. $2 per family.
More info: 09 838 3716.

Manukau Parents Centre
- Outdoor Explorers

Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens,
Hill Road, Manurewa
10am. Free. Outdoor play and walking group. Meet in front of the café for some fun, songs, and a walk and talk in the park. Mums,
Dads and preschoolers 0- to 5-years.
More info: Emily - 09 268 0226.

Manly Plunket Coffee & Playgroup

Methodist Church Hall, 945 Whangaparaoa Rd, Manly, Whangaparaoa
9.30–11.30am (term time). $3 donation.
More info: 09 838 3716.

New Lynn Plunket Playgroup

New Lynn Community House
10am–12noon. $3 per family.
More info: 09 838 3716.

Te Atatu Peninsula Community House Playgroup

641 Te Atatu Road
(blue house adjoining Plunket)
9.30–11.30am (term time). $2 per child, $2.50 per family. Preschoolers.
More info: 09 834 5827.

Titirangi Playgroup

Titirangi War Memorial Hall,
South Titirangi Road
9.30am–12noon. $4 per family.
More info: 09 838 3716.

FRIDAY

Glenfield Open Coffee Group

Glenfield Plunket Clinic,
cnr Bentley and Glenfield Roads
9.30–11.30am. Babies of all ages.
More info: 09 838 3716.

Highbury Busy Bees
Plunket Playgroup

Zion Hill Methodist Church,
Onewa Road, Birkenhead
9.30–11.30am (term time). $3 donation.
0- to 5-year-olds. More info: 09 838 3716.

SATURDAY

Birkenhead Artisan Market
(3rd Saturday monthly)

Highbury House, 110 Hinemoa
Street, Birkenhead
9am–1pm. Free. Local market selling great
food and beautiful arts and crafts.
More info: Toni-Maree - 09 482 2273.

Onehunga Toy Library

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

Single Latté: social group
for single parents (last
Saturday monthly)

10am. Free. More info: Kristina
- thepatersons@orcon.net.nz.

SUNDAY

Coatesville Market
(1st Sunday monthly)

Village Hall and Reserve,
Cnr Mahoenui Valley Road and
Coatesville Riverhead Highway
10am–2pm. Local New Zealand market featuring freshly cooked food, delicious home baking, arts and crafts, fresh local produce, plants and much more.
More info: Leanne - 0274 323 317.

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 24th

Ardmore School Agricultural Day

Ardmore School, Papakura-Clevedon
Road, Ardmore
10.30am–2.30pm. Free. Enjoy a traditional kiwi country school fair, where the students get a chance to showcase their animals, and budding artistic talent! Games, cake and lolly stall, craft and book stalls, auctions and raffles, pony rides, bouncy castles and more! Tasty hot and cold food and drinks. More info: 09 299 6228 or www.ardmore.school.nz.

Night Rides
– Rainbow’s End Theme Park

2 Clist Crescent, off Wiri Station Road, Manukau City
5pm–11pm. Catch the last Night Rides at Rainbow’s End. Fun for all the family, live entertainment and the added excitement of rides at night. It’s a great night out - the kids love it. More info: www.rainbowsend.co.nz

Good as New Pre-loved Kids Market/Christmas Fair

Orewa Community Centre, 368 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
9am–12noon. 50+ stalls selling quality second-hand clothes, toys and furniture.
Plus Santa and kids’ entertainment.
More info: 021 258 8044.

OCTOBER

Saturday 8th (also 12th November)

Titirangi Mums’ Craft Market

Kaurilands School Hall,
109 Atkinson Road, Titirangi
10am–2pm. All things homemade for children and some for the rest of the family. More info: www.facebook.com/titirangimumsmarket.

Saturday 8th (and Sunday 9th)

Diwali Festival of Lights

Aotea Square, Queen Street, Auckland
1–10pm. Free. Come along and enjoy a taste of authentic Indian culture. Delicious food stalls, traditional and contemporary dance and music, the hotly contested Bollywood dance competition and a grand finale fireworks display on the Sunday. More info: www.asianz.org.nz.

Tuesday 11th

Public Safari Night
- BBQ, Walk and Sleepover

Auckland Zoo, Motions Road,
Western Springs
3.30pm–8.00am. $62pp. (BBQ and walk only: $48pp) Don’t miss out on the chance to see your favourite animals in a whole new light. Whether you sleep over or just stay for a barbecue and the guided night walk, we promise you a night to remember. For adults and kids (5+). More info: 09 353 0755 or www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/experience/safari-nights.

Wednesday 12th

Kids Only Safari Night

Auckland Zoo, Motions Road,
Western Springs
2.30pm–9.30am. BBQ, DVD movie, walk and sleepover $62pp. Come and see your favourite animals in a whole new light. Drop the kids off at the Zoo for a night of fun (no parents allowed!). Includes a barbeque, walk and movie,
followed by a sleepover. Kids only (8+).
More info: 09 353 0755 or www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/experience/safari-nights.

Sunday 16th

Third Sunday of the Month

MOTAT, 805 Great North Road,
Western Springs, Auckland
10am–5pm. Family pass (for 4) $35; Adult: $14. Children: $8. Under-5s: free. Enjoy an endless array of interactive activities and take a ride on the latest addition to MOTAT’s tramway fleet, Double Decker Tram No.47. Kids will love getting onboard MOTAT’s magnificent steam train and historic military vehicles. More info: 09 815 5800 or www.motat.org.nz.

Saturday 22nd

Matakana School Gala

Primary School,
952 Matakana Road, Matakana
7am. Free. Wide assortment of stalls, silent auction, raffle wheel, entertainment for
everyone, plus a variety of food and drink.
More info: www.matakana.school.nz.

Friday 28th (runs until Monday 31st)

Armageddon Expo

ASB Showgrounds,
217 Greenlane West, Epsom
An action-packed experience (with a special discounted preview day on the Friday)
with gaming, comics, anime, sci-fi, TV
and movie stars, panel discussions,
comic, voice artists and much more.
More info: www.armageddonexpo.com/nz.
To book tickets: 09 361 1000.

Saturday 29th

Coatesville School Ag Day

Mahoenui Valley Rd, Coatesville
10am–2pm. Free. Lots of farm animals and imaginative plant displays. Many fun family activities, pony rides and stalls. Plenty of food and drinks available, including our popular cake, sweet and ice cream stalls. A great, fun day
out for the whole family.
More info: Kelly Benison - 021 073 5959.

Dairy Flat School Ag Day

Hibiscus Coast Highway, Dairy Flat
9am–1pm. Free. Variety of farm animals on display. Pony rides, carnival games, stalls and delicious food – home-baked to take away and yummy hot food ready to eat, and much more!

NOVEMBER

Tuesday 1st
(runs until 30th November)

Free Entry this month

MOTAT, 805 Great North Road,
Western Springs
10am–4.30pm. Free. Auckland North
residents can gain free entry to MOTAT
by presenting a special voucher (available
in local newspapers and at local libraries)
or simply proof of address on entry.
More info: 09 815 5800 or www.motat.org.nz.

Saturday 12th

St Francis School Gala

2 Montrose Street, Pt Chevalier
11am–3pm. Free. Bouncy castles, giant slide, mini Jeeps, coconut shy, cakes, white elephant, second-hand books, pre-loved clothing, raffles, food, refreshments, entertainment and more.

Sunday 27th
(Rain Date: 4th December)

Farmers Santa Parade

Mayoral Drive and Queen St
2pm. Free. Heralding the start of the Christmas season, this beloved holiday parade features colourful grand floats, lively marching bands, amazing character balloons, plus an appearance by Santa Claus! The Parade ends around 3.30pm with Santa’s Party in Aotea Square. More info: www.santaparade.co.nz.

Wednesday 30th
(runs until 3rd December)

The Sleeping Beauty:
Royal New Zealand Ballet

The Civic, THE EDGE, Corner Queen
and Wellesley Street
Three years in the making - spectacular sets, sumptuous costume design and breathtaking classical choreography bring one of the
most traditional ballets to life.
More info: www.the-edge.co.nz.

parenting classes

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Plunket Parent
Education Classes

Free. Five session courses offering skills and advice to new parents with babies aged 6-weeks to 1-year. Various locations on the North Shore. More info: 09 838 3716 or pepecourses@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER

Monday 7th November

Toilet Training

Keall House, 31 Uxbridge Road, Howick
7pm. $15 single, $20 couple. Two hour seminar with a registered Psychologist covering all aspects of toilet training.
Tickets available on the door.
More info or to book: 09 537 0560.