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  1. Programmes
  2. HIPPY

HIPPY

(Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) is a home-based early education programme that empowers parents to support their 2–5-year-old* children in life-long learning by fostering parents’ skills and confidence as educators. 

*2-5-year-old age range does not apply to the following sites: Papakura, Takanini, Wesley, South Kaipara, Huntly, and Porirua. These sites only accept children between 3-4 years old.  

HIPPY Programme

HIPPY Programme

HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) is a FREE home-based programme that helps parents to get their 2-5-year-old* child ready for success in education. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2021

Updated: 22nd September, 2025

Author: Sample Content

HIPPY Enquiry Form

HIPPY Enquiry Form

Fill in the form and we will be in touch soon... Read more

Published: 14th January, 2021

Updated: 24th July, 2025

Author: Fundraising Admin

HIPPY Locations

HIPPY Locations

Locations and contact details for HIPPY sites around New Zealand Read more

Published: 4th October, 2020

Updated: 23rd April, 2026

Author: Simone Graham

HIPPY Stories

HIPPY Stories

Sharing stories of how HIPPY has helped changed families' futures... Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2020

Updated: 12th July, 2023

Author: Fundraising Admin

HIPPY: Facts & Figures

HIPPY: Facts & Figures

Read our HIPPY Annual Evaluation Reports and other Published Reports here. Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2020

Updated: 22nd March, 2024

Author: Evie Wright

HIPPY WIHLP Login

HIPPY WIHLP Login

The login page for HIPPY WIHLP Coordinators Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2020

Updated: 23rd September, 2025

Author: Fundraising Admin

HIPPY Login

HIPPY Login

The Login Page for HIPPY Coordinators Read more

Published: 1st November, 2019

Updated: 22nd September, 2025

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    HIPPY Programme

    HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) is a FREE home-based programme that helps parents to get their 2-5-year-old* child ready for success in education.

  • HIPPY Locations

    HIPPY Locations

    Locations and contact details for HIPPY sites around New Zealand

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    If you are a tertiary student in Auckland and are interested in becoming a MATES mentor, please complete the online application form.

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  • Papakura Family Service Centre

    Papakura Family Service Centre

    At Papakura Family Service Centre, we provide an early learning centre, HIPPY programme, counselling and social services, and Social Workers in Schools (SWiS).

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    Takanini Family Service Centre

    At Takanini Family Service Centre, we provide a licensed playgroup, HIPPY programme, counselling and social services, and Community Services and Facilities.

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