Home Page | KĀINGA

Champions for Play across Aotearoa.

Champions for play
Play Aotearoa wants play to be recognised as vital to a healthy and happy childhood. We want Aotearoa to become a place where kids can explore, learn, and thrive through play - in their own way. We advocate for the child’s right to play and a play-friendly Aotearoa New Zealand.
Manaakitanga

We respect tamariki and rangatahi as members of a whānau and community, their rights and their right to play.

Whakamanawa

We proactively engage within our communities to strengthen and inspire opportunities for play.

Kaitiakitanga

We are champions for tamariki and rangatahi, and their play environments now and into the future.

Kotahitanga

Together we strive for wellbeing, belonging and mana across all ages.

Mātauranga

We share our knowledge, wisdom, understanding and skills to support communities to recognise the value of play.

About us

Who we are

Play Aoteroa is devoted to ensuring that every child in Aotearoa is able to experience a life enriched by play. We work alongside community groups, organisations and individuals to create opportunities for the facilitation of play by training, assisting, and facilitating an empowered exchange of ideas towards the provision of high-quality play experiences for every Kiwi kid.

Why play

Play allows children to experience fun, laughter and joy; it teaches patience and empathy and helps children access positive ways to navigate challenging emotions.

Our work

Our play work

Time to play is crucial for a child’s development and happiness. Our work focuses on guiding and assisting groups and individuals tasked with the care of children to produce experiences which are play-focused. Play Aotearoa ensures that the child’s voice is heard, and we help shift play into a top-priority position by utilising the tools in our five key areas of development.

· Awareness | Hinengaro
· Education | Kuranga
· Good Practice | Hanga
· Policy & Research | Kaupapa Here & Hurahura
· Empowering Communities | Whakamana Hapori Whānui

Events

What’s happening?

Tākaro Talks June Webinar

Join Jacquelyn Collins, Play Advocacy Advisor from Auckland City Council and Dr Damien Puddle, Local Play Advocate from Invercargill Council, as they provide an overview about the new risk management standards with a focus on play.

June 12th

Online

Article 31
Play Aotearoa New Zealand / Te Rōpū Tākaro Aotearoa - Article 31
Our partners

Thanks to our partners

Become a member

We are the national voice for play in Aotearoa. We empower our members to champion a child’s right to play, deliver quality play experiences, and share knowledge and information about play nationwide. By joining us, you strengthen your network, gain access to discounts, and enhance your understanding of the significance of play in the lives of our whanau.

Ipa Logo

Stay connected and sign up to our newsletter for monthly updates, news thoughts and events.


Copyright © 2023 Play Aotearoa - All Rights Reserved.

Created by