Toys of all shapes and sizes are being distributed to early childhood centres across the country.
Since moving to Dannevirke at the start of the month, wooden toy-maker Christopher Cape has been delighting kindergarten-aged children with his handcrafted figurines.
He has managed to attract the attention of kindergartens around the region, including Havelock North, Waipukurau, Dannevirke, and models at the Dannevirke Community Market.
Mr Cape operates Chunky Toys under the banner of Capercaillie Enterprises.
Over his career, Mr Cape has sold toys as far south as Bluff and as far east as Napier.