Hikurangi Kindergarten

Hikurangi, Whangārei

We are a semi-rural kindergarten that offers a full day model for 30 children.

Welcome to Hikurangi Kindergarten

Nestled within the beautiful semi-rural Hikurangi community, Hikurangi Kindergarten offers a warm, nurturing, and enriching full-day programme for up to 30 children aged 2–6 years.  

We pride ourselves on creating a place where tamariki feel safe, supported, and excited to learn every day.

What We Offer

  • 100% qualified kaiako  
  • Fees-free kindergarten  
  • Full day programme  
  • 48 weeks per year  
  • Child-led play-based learning  
  • Strong whānau connections  
  • Bicultural learning environment  

Our Philosophy

Relationships are at the heart of everything we do.  

Guided by Te Whāriki, we foster respectful and responsive relationships with tamariki and whānau, creating a safe and empowering environment where children feel valued and supported in their learning journey.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and celebrate Te Ao Māori through a rich bicultural programme grounded in the Hikairo Schema.  

We embrace the unique strengths, cultures, and identities of every child and work alongside whānau to support their aspirations for learning and wellbeing.

Our Teaching Team

Our dedicated team includes four fully qualified and registered teachers, all with current first aid certificates, along with a friendly office administrator available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Learning Through Play

We believe tamariki thrive when they feel secure, valued, and free to explore at their own pace.  

Our play-based, child-led curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

We embrace and celebrate each child’s unique strengths, culture, and identity, and we work closely with whānau to support and extend their aspirations.  

Caring for Papatūānuku is woven into our daily life, and children learn to respect the natural environment around them

Whānau Welcome Anytime

We operate with an open-door policy and love connecting with new families. If you're in the neighbourhood, please pop in to meet the team and see our beautiful kindy in action.

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Hikurangi Kindergarten

Kindergarten Hours

Monday to Friday 8.45am to 2.45pm

Childcare Fees

We are FEES FREE!

Kindergarten Dates

Opening Date
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Teacher Day 1
Friday 22 May 2026
Teacher Day 2
Friday 20 November 2026
Week Closure
Wednesday 7 to Tuesday 13 January 2026
NKA Closure Date 1
Monday 13 April 2026
NKA Closure Date 2
Friday 16 October 2026
Closing Date
Friday 18 December 2026
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