Right from the start,
we teach from the heart.
At Heretaunga Kindergartens we’re 100% qualified teachers and we go that extra mile to bring out the best in your tamariki.
We’re local through and through but we’re stronger as a Team. We’ve always been part of your community and we’re here to stay – with outstanding environments to encourage learning and play. We’re your neighbours, your friends, your whānau and we’re right where you need us, in the heart of your community. Click the video below, to see the aroha that goes into educating and caring for our tamariki.
What makes us different
In addition to our team of 100% qualified kaiako and large natural environments, here at Heretaunga Kindergartens we stand out through our innovative technologies and strategic collaborations. By utilising modern platforms, we ensure seamless whānau communication and our kaiako have immediate access to cutting-edge educational tools. Our partnerships with local organisations and educational experts enable us to integrate the latest teaching practices, resulting in interactive and immersive learning experiences for tamariki and communities.
Enviroschools is an environmental action based programme where tamariki are empowered to design and lead sustainability projects.
SafetyNest makes Health & Safety and Compliance easy for New Zealand Early Childhood Education centres.
We use Storypark as a simple and user-friendly platform to share children's learning and stories with parents and whānau.
Discover provides a better, simpler tamariki management system to help streamline the day-to-day administration of running our kindergartens.
NZK: We're part of New Zealand Kindergartens (NZK) which is the national voice of Kindergarten.
At our association, we partner with Now for our internet services. This collaboration enables us to provide exclusive deals and benefits to our whānau and staff, ensuring that our communities and team stay connected and well-supported.
Our Kindergartens
Hunter Park
Lakeview
Waipawa
Ellen Stevenson
Irongate
