Waka Tākaro Play Trailer
Waka Tākaro is a mobile community play trailer full of games, play-based equipment, and resources for our local tamariki (children), rangatahi (youth), and whānau (families). It offers opportunities for our local community to be active and social through fun and unstructured creative play.
How To Book
Waka Tākaro can be hired by schools and community groups for events by:
- completing the online booking form or
- filling out a hardcopy form (PDF, 264KB) and returning it or
- emailing wakatakaro@mstn.govt.nz or
- booking in person at our Customer Service Centre, 161 Queen Street, Masterton.
Equipment List
We have a fun and fabulous collection of games and resources in our trailer, including:
- A Cooperative Action Kit
- An Active Expression Kit
- Outdoor Giant Games
- A Kids Cricket Set
- Outdoor Giant Teapots
For the full list see What's inside the Waka Tākaro Play Trailer?
We also have a Ki o Rahi Kit, which can be hired seperately. If you would like to book the Ki o Rahi Kit please email: wakatakaro@mstn.govt.nz
What's inside the Waka Tākaro Play Trailer?
These are the games and resources you'll find in the trailer:
- Cooperative Action Kit
- Bonding Blanket
- Activity Bands
- Throw Ball Cooperative Sports Game
- Jumping Sacks
- Active Expression Kit
- Musical Scarves & Activities
- Gymnastic Ribbons
- Magic Scarves
- Dancing Hoops
- Jumbo Garden Draughts
- Jamanga Tower
- Large Parachute
- Tunnel
- Skipping Ropes
- Plastic Frisbees
- Giant Inflatable Ball
- Natural Block & Planks Set
- Giant Polydron Set
- Outdoor Giant Teapots
- A range of balls – rugby, soccer, small, etc.
- Bat and swing set
- Hula hoops
- Kids cricket set
- Bean bag scarf set
- Scoop ball set
- Kids soccer goals
- Bubbles
- Tug of war
- Crazy catch
- Bean bag throwing target
- Kids Badminton
- Squish steppers
Why does the Waka Tākaro play trailer exist?
The play trailer provides access to equipment, and encourages us all to be active and have fun.
Are there any costs associated with booking the trailer?
No, there is no cost to you to hire the trailer. Waka Tākaro Play Trailer is free to hire. We require the play trailer to be collected and returned to Waiata House in good condition for the next group of people.
Do we need to book the whole trailer, or can we book specific items of equipment?
We prefer the whole trailer to be booked, though we are happy to lend specific pieces as required. Please email wakatakaro@mstn.govt.nz if you wish to book some of our equipment.
What happens if an item of equipment breaks during our booking?
Accidents happen, so don't worry. Please just notify the team on returning the equipment, or in the feedback form.
Can we request new equipment?
Absolutely and we encourage this. Use the feedback form to tell us what you'd like to see or email wakatakaro@mstn.govt.nz
