Our new play activation Ngā Tūrua Kiwi is open now! Learn more.
Kiwi Burrows coming soon to Nōku te Ao Capital E, Wellington.
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Ngā Tūrua Kiwi

Our new play activation encourages tamariki to explore life as a Western North Island Brown Kiwi.
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Fairytale Adventures, interactive play performance
Fairytale Adventures, interactive play performance

Fairytale Adventures

Join us on Saturday 19 July for an interactive play performance.
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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.
What does Nōku te Ao mean

Nau mai, haere mai

PlayHQ is open Monday-Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm.
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A child in a kiwi costume stands in front of a slide

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

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We're moving!

We’re moving to Wellington’s new central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, in early 2026.

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E Tipu E Rea

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

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Birthday Parties

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

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Find us

We are located in central Wellington at 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand.
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A child in PlayHQ playing with a toy barbecue.

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