Empowering Communities
WestREAP is committed to offering educational opportunities and support to rural communities on the West Coast/Te Tai o Poutini. Our goal is to empower individuals of all ages through our initiatives and programs, fostering their potential and positively influencing the lives of those we serve. We invite you to join us our mission to create a stronger, more dynamic community where everyone has the chance to learn, grow, and achieve success.
Playgroup information
There are playgroups in most rural areas on the West Coast, some of which are operated by WestREAP*, others which are parent-led^. We have tried to list all of them here but if you notice any missing, or any information is not correct please let us know. You can also find information in our What's On For Under 6s Flyer and for more information about early childhood activities in South Westland check out the South Westland Early Childhood 0-6 Years Facebook page.
Barrytown Playgroup^
Times: Fridays from 10 am
Location: Barrytown Settlers Hall
6 Cargill Road, Barrytown 7873
Contact: Jay on 021 153 3398
Runanga Playgroup/Playcentre^
Times: Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30pm
Location: 8 Mills Street, Runanga.
Contact: runanga@playcentre.org.nz
Cobden Playgroup*
Pipsqueaks Playgroup/
Melody Makers Hokitika
Melody Makers: Wednesday 10.15am to 11am
Pipsqueaks' Playgroup: Friday 9.30am to 12pm
Location: WestREAP-72 Tudor Street, Hokitika
Contact: 03 755 8700 or ece@westreap.org.nz
Ross Playgroup^
Times: Tuesday 10.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Monteith Street, Ross
Contact: robinsonsinead4@gmail.com
Whataroa Playgroup ^
Fox Glacier Playgroup^
Times: Mon, Thurs & Fri 9.15am to 12.45pm
Location: 490 Main South Road, Greymouth
Contact: paroa@playcentre.org.nz
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Greymouth Playgroup/
Melody Makers
Times: Mon & Wed 9.15am to 12.45pm
Location: 12 Napolean Street, Ahaura Contact: greyvalley@Playcentre.org.nz
Times: Mon, Tues, Fri 9.15am - 12.15pm
Location: 14 Camp St, Hokitika
Contact: kaniere@playcentre.org.nz
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Harihari Playgroup ^
Times: Monday 10.30am to 12.30pm
Location: RSA, 90 Main Road, Harihari
Contact: 027 0870 4854
Franz Josef Glacier Playgroup^
Times: Mon & Thurs 10.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Franz Josef Community Centre
Contact: krista@westreap.org.nz
Haast Playgroup*
Times: Monday & Wednesday 10am to 1pm
0-4 years & 1pm - 3 pm (4-5 years).
Location: Haast School
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