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Celebrating Matariki through learning, connection and mātauranga Māori at Raumanga Kindergarten

At Raumanga Kindergarten, Matariki provided a special opportunity to bring tamariki, whānau and kaiako together to learn, share knowledge and strengthen connections to culture, whenua and each other.

Raumanga Kindergarten

September 14, 2026

Growing Language Through Everyday Connection

At Northland Kindergarten Association, we know how important communication is in our tamariki’s early years. That's why we created Talk With Children, a Northland-wide movement encouraging adults and tamariki to connect through everyday conversation,

August 25, 2026

Learning Around the Fire at Portland Kindergarten

Every one of our 25 kindergartens has its own unique traditions, experiences and ways of helping tamariki learn, grow and thrive. We're sharing stories from our centres to celebrate the people, places and programmes that make each one special

Portland Kindergarten

August 17, 2026

Strengthening Community Through Tuakana-Teina: A Special Visit to Forest View Kindergarten

Celebrating Culture, Community and Connection at Forest View Kindergarten

Forest View Kindergarten

August 4, 2026

We Are NKA

Growing confident learners through Play, Community and Connection. At Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA), we believe the experiences children have in their early years help shape who they become.

July 27, 2026

NKA Nature Programme in action: Hands-on outdoor learning at Manaia Kindergarten

Explore how Manaia Kindergarten’s Hono ki te Taiao programme takes learning outdoors, helping tamariki connect with te taiao and grow through hands-on, nature-based experiences.

Manaia Kindergarten

July 1, 2026

Forty Years of Aroha, Learning and Joyful Discovery: The Story of Kerikeri Kindergarten

Today, we celebrate. Not just the years, but the people, the values, the vision.

Kerikeri Kindergarten

November 4, 2025

A Day of Mātauranga and Connection with Whaea Aniata Mackie

Recently, kaiako from across 18 of our 20 Enviroschools kindergartens came together for a deeply enriching day of Professional Learning and Development (PLD) with Whaea Aniata Mackie.

October 22, 2025

Parihaka Kindergarten Turns 50: A Legacy of Aroha and Whanaungatanga

On the 2nd October 2025 we celebrated 50 years of learning, laughter, and legacy at Parihaka Kindergarten. Nestled on the Maunga, this kindergarten has been a place of belonging and growth for generations of tamariki and whānau.

Parihaka Kindergarten

October 16, 2025

Kauri Scholarships 2025 – Honouring Courage, Leadership, and Cultural Connection

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible mahi of our kaiako through the 2025 Kauri Scholarships and the Lints Award! These honours recognise courage, leadership, cultural connection, and inclusive practice across our kindergartens.

October 3, 2025

Growing Language Through Everyday Connection

We Are NKA

Forty Years of Aroha, Learning and Joyful Discovery: The Story of Kerikeri Kindergarten

A Day of Mātauranga and Connection with Whaea Aniata Mackie

Parihaka Kindergarten Turns 50: A Legacy of Aroha and Whanaungatanga

Kauri Scholarships 2025 – Honouring Courage, Leadership, and Cultural Connection

Latest News

Celebrating Matariki through learning, connection and mātauranga Māori at Raumanga Kindergarten

Growing Language Through Everyday Connection

Learning Around the Fire at Portland Kindergarten

Strengthening Community Through Tuakana-Teina: A Special Visit to Forest View Kindergarten

We Are NKA

NKA Nature Programme in action: Hands-on outdoor learning at Manaia Kindergarten

Forty Years of Aroha, Learning and Joyful Discovery: The Story of Kerikeri Kindergarten

A Day of Mātauranga and Connection with Whaea Aniata Mackie

Parihaka Kindergarten Turns 50: A Legacy of Aroha and Whanaungatanga

Kauri Scholarships 2025 – Honouring Courage, Leadership, and Cultural Connection

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