Pūhoi Playgroup is a playgroup behind the museum at 77 Puhoi Rd, Pūhoi, in the Rodney district, with a Google rating of 5.0. It has a Facebook page, which is a good place to check for news.
A good playgroup gives young children a safe, friendly place to play, and gives parents and caregivers a chance to meet. In New Zealand, playgroups are usually run by parents and caregivers, who stay with their children, so they are less formal than childcare, and sessions often include free play, songs, crafts and morning tea. Check the session times, the age range and whether you need to bring anything, such as a snack, a drink bottle or a gold coin, and whether you need to register. Visit once to see whether it suits you and your child, and ask how the group runs, since roles such as setting up and tidying are shared. Regulars come at the same time each week, so children get to know each other and routines settle.
For families in Pūhoi and around Rodney, Pūhoi Playgroup is worth contacting through its Facebook page.