Play’n’Learn refreshed Te Kōhanga Reo o Nga Pihi O Te Purapura Pai with custom furniture, defined learning zones, and culturally aligned design elements to improve flow, supervision, and tamariki-led exploration.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Iti Noa Pepe
Te Kōhanga Reo o Iti Noa Pepe partnered with Play’n’Learn to deliver a purpose-built fitout designed specifically for pēpi and young tamariki, with a focus on safe exploration, calm regulation, and kaiako visibility.
Key fitout outcomes:
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Custom birch plywood furniture and low-level storage to support independence
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Defined learning zones using bamboo-accented barriers and open sightlines
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Soft seating, mirrored panels, and tactile elements to encourage early sensory exploration
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Dedicated retreat and sensory spaces with interactive lighting and enclosed wharenui-style forms
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Sleep areas configured with low beds and cots to maximise safety, supervision, and daily efficiency
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Natural textures and muted tones to create a grounded, nurturing atmosphere
The result is a cohesive pēpi environment where furniture, layout, and sensory design work together to support early development and everyday kaupapa-led practice.


Geometric Shape Square Puzzle Tray (9pcs)
Clear Bucket 14cm
Farm Animals Puzzle (7pcs)
Maui Wooden Floor Puzzle Set
Fish Hooks Puzzle (5pcs)
Jumbo Dinosaurs Two (5pcs)
Music Instruments 1 Poster Samoan
Multiple Shape Puzzles (6pcs)
Dinosaur Measuring Bones Activity Cards (16pcs)
The Fish of Maui Paperback Book
Bench Vice
Tempera Palette Tray only
Frog Life Cycle Puzzle (15pcs)
Wooden Cuisenaire Rods (155pcs)
Puzzle Map of Oceana
Na wai enei? Singalong Book
Building Gears Board (26pcs)
Matariki Star Colours Te Reo Puzzle