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New name, same game

Things might look a bit different around here, but we’re still helping tamariki learn, play and create.

Nau mai, haere mai

PlayHQ is open Monday-Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm.

We create spaces and experiences for tamariki and rangatahi to engage in play with purpose. Find out what’s on!

Topsy Turvy

Step into a world of illusion and surprise and let your senses lead the way.

E Tipu E Rea

Join us in PlayHQ for activity sessions each weekday at 11am.

Birthday parties

Celebrate with a birthday party at Nōku te Ao Capital E.

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We are located in central Wellington at 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand.

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"In the heart of Pōneke, the first tamariki learn

"In the heart of Pōneke, the first tamariki learned through the power of play, gathering in whare tapere—specially created spaces fostering creativity and connection..."

Today is a very special day for us as we officially switch to our new name Nōku te Ao Capital E. Our gifted name means "the world is mine," or more colloquially, “the world is my oyster” reflecting our promise to young people that their potential is limitless.

This new name will see us move into Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, our new central library, in early 2026.

Over the next few days, you may notice our channels update to reflect our new name and look, as well as some shiny new signage at 4 Queens Wharf.

Read more about these changes at https://ntace.org.nz/ (link in bio).

🚧 Scaffolding 🚧 You might notice things are

🚧 Scaffolding 🚧
You might notice things are a bit different at PlayHQ over the next two weeks. We will have scaffolding in place as we work on some exciting changes.

We are still open! Please come along to PlayHQ, and don't forget we have E Tipu E Rea sessions each weekday at 11am.

Mā te wā ❤️

🎧 Sensory Kits 🎧 New! PlayHQ is now kitted

🎧 Sensory Kits 🎧
New! PlayHQ is now kitted out with sensory accessibility kits for any tamariki that need it.

If tamariki start to feel overwhelmed, feel free to ask at the front desk and our hosts will grab an sensory kit for you.

The kits contain earmuffs, polarized sunglasses, a soft weighted blanket, and calming sensory toys. Infant and child sizes available.

Learn more about accessibility at Nōku te Ao Capital E on our website.

E tū, waiata, mīharo, ako and kanikani with us

E tū, waiata, mīharo, ako and kanikani with us in PlayHQ! At E Tipu E Rea this month we're practicing our reo and we'd love you to have a go too when you visit PlayHQ.

We have some new resources sprinkled around our play space to make it easy to get involved ✨

Join Monica, Aunty Cara, Professor Inventus, Agent Ali and @fairycatandfriends in celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and muhura Māori with us!

Make a rainbow kaleidoscope 🌈 These school holi

Make a rainbow kaleidoscope 🌈
These school holidays, tamariki aged 6-8 can create a kaleidoscope using recycled materials at Nōku te Ao Capital E.

Bookings open now: link in bio

In the digital world of Atmosphir, there are no li

In the digital world of Atmosphir, there are no limits to your imagination!

Tamariki aged 8-13 can dive into 3D game design in the MediaLab these school holidays.

Bookings open now: link in bio

See you on Saturday! Join us with Moira Wairama fo

See you on Saturday! Join us with Moira Wairama for a special Mahuru Māori storytelling session at PlayHQ.

Learn more: link in bio

This month we have lots on to celebrate Mahuru Mā

This month we have lots on to celebrate Mahuru Māori!

☀️ Fairytale Adventures | Māui me te Rā
Join @fairycatandfriends on Saturday 7 September for an interactive play performance of Māui me te Rā (also known as 'how Māui slowed the sun').

📕 Storytelling with Moira Wairama | Atareta and the Weta
On Saturday 14 September, award-winning storyteller Moira Wairama will be in PlayHQ running an interactive storytelling session.

🤚 Fairytale Adventures | Mahuika and her Fingernails of Fire
Join @fairycatandfriends on Saturday 21 September for an interactive play performance of Mahuika and her Fingernails of Fire.

Plus, join us in PlayHQ throughout September where we'll be practicing our reo through greetings and crafts.

Learn more: https://www.capitale.org.nz/event/mahuru-maori/

Mā te wā!

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