Join
Join with us in making a playful difference in the lives of our tamariki and rangatahi, advocating for every child’s right to play their way.
At Play Aotearoa, we’re passionate about harnessing the collective strength of New Zealand play enthusiasts’ to promote the rights of tamariki and rangatahi to have tākaro-filled lives. You can join the tākaro movement in Aotearoa by:
- Through our Public Facebook Page Play Aotearoa
- Through signing up for our next newsletter
- Through becoming a member
- Through donating and making a meaningful impact*
*Play Aotearoa is an Incorporated Society. We are not currently a registered NZ charity so donations are not eligible for a tax rebate. You can donate directly into our bank account no 38-9020-0371627-00. Please use the word “Donation” in the Code, enter your name as the Reference, and email us your contact details if you wish to receive a receipt.
Become A Member
What are the benefits of becoming a Play Aotearoa Member?
- You are joining the voices of advocacy for children’s right to play in Aotearoa.
- You will access support to promote local and national advocacy for play, e.g. using our submission templates.
- You may access discounts for local and national IPA and aligned groups’ courses, events, and conferences.
- You will stay informed and connected with the latest research, best practice insights and updates about play.
- You may participate in and draw support from an international play alliance.
- You will receive and may contribute to Playrights and the IPA World Magazine.
- You will have access to IPA guides and workshops about best-practice, and rich discussions about child and youth initiated and directed play.
- You gain exclusive access to our Members Only Facebook page where members share valuable information, details of play events, concerns and issues, and research regarding play.
How You Can Help
Your donation can help us get children playing! With your help we can make play possible for all children and young people—their way.
*Play Aotearoa is an Incorporated Society. We are not currently a registered NZ charity so donations are not eligible for a tax rebate. You can donate directly into our bank account no 38-9020-0371627-00. Please use the word “Donation” in the Code, enter your name as the Reference, and email us your contact details if you wish to receive a receipt.