Pasifika Playgroup originally started as The Aute Samoa Playgroup and over time many of the parents and children that started attending and participating in playgroup were of Māori or Pasifika origins, hence the name change to Pasifika Playgroup in 2005. 

Pasifika Playgroup provides both play, social and learning opportunities for children from 0-5 years of age.

Our playgroup celebrates the various Pasifika language weeks in line with New Zealand. 

Pasifika Playgroup aims to preserve Maori and Pacific culture, through song, dance and language. 

Pasifika Playgroup is facilitated by one of our Pasifika mums, and is parent-led. 

Playgroup is for 2 hours once a week. There is a strong focus on culture, parent education, as well as children’s learning.

Parents are encouraged to support our Pasifika facilitator by leading in play, or familiar songs, reading a story book for the children, helping with morning tea and encouraging the children to assist in packing up the playgroup room after the session ends.

Pasifika Playgroup is NOT a babysitting service – parents are encouraged to participate in their child’s learning by engaging in activities set out by the facilitator, building those parent and child bonds. 

The focus of Pasifika Playgroup is always about supporting our children to develop the capabilities that they need as confident and competent learners thereby empowering them as lifelong learners.