E rere ana ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa, ngā mātua me ngā whānau e poipoi ana i ngā rangatira ō āpōpō.
We greet and acknowledge our parents and whānau who are nurturing our leaders of tomorrow.
Auckland Kindergarten Association focuses on building relationships that honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and upholds the status of te reo and tikanga Māori as treasured and integral parts of Aotearoa New Zealand’s heritage.
We are guided by Te Whāriki, New Zealand’s national early childhood curriculum, which supports both Māori and English as official languages. This bi-cultural curriculum is built on trust, respect, and partnership between Māori as tangata whenua and Pākehā.
Each of our kindergartens has its own Treaty of Waitangi teaching statement, created with input from parents and whānau to reflect their community’s goals. This statement explains how the kindergarten puts the Treaty principles of partnership, protection, and participation into daily teaching and relationships with tamariki and whānau.
When you visit our kindergartens, you’ll notice how we bring biculturalism to life. Kaiako teachers and tamariki use te reo Māori in everyday conversations, sing waiata, share Māori stories and art, and celebrate important events like Matariki, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Māori Language Week.
You’ll also see artefacts and resources that represent both traditional and modern Māori culture.
Our kindergartens have a warm, welcoming atmosphere built on whanaungatanga (close relationships) and manaakitanga (care and respect for others). Each tamaiti (child) is seen as a taonga (treasure)—connected to their ancestors, rich in history, capable, and an important link between the past, present, and future.
If you would like more information on our kindergartens bicultural practice your local kindergarten team will provide further insight.
