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Kindergarten Taranaki to join Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
From 2 March 2026 Kindergarten Taranaki will join with Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
There are exciting times ahead for Kindergarten Taranaki as we transition into Whānau Manaaki.
If you would like more information about the merger, or about Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens, click on the information button below.
Working for whānau, not for profit.
Kindergarten Taranaki offers affordable early childhood education across the region with 100% qualified teachers. With 24 kindergartens, we’ll help you find the right fit for your tamaiti.
Nau mai, haere mai—come visit us!
Kindergartens
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Hours ECE Funded
(*some conditions apply)
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Whakaūngia he tīmatanga pai mō tō tamaiti
Give your child the very best start
Kindergarten Taranaki gives tamariki a great start to their education journey in a caring, community environment. Each kindergarten offers its own individual programme, created around community interests and aligning with Te Whāriki – New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum.
Qualified and Registered Kaiako/Teachers
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From Two Years
(*from 3 months at Koru Kindergarten)
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Ko ngā kura pūhou hei tino mā ngā whānau mai anō, inā rā hoki:
Kindergarten has been a family favourite for generations of New Zealanders
Te mahi tahi ki ngā whānau
Partnership With Families
Whānau are closely connected with kindergarten in the education of their tamariki. Teaching teams support whānau aspirations for their children.
He kaiako whai tohu 100%
100% Qualified Teachers
All our Kaiako/Teachers are 100% qualified and registered.
He utu ngāwari ki te ako
Affordable Learning
Low cost, high quality early learning with 30 Hours free ECE hours*
Ngā matea ako takitahi
Individual Educational Needs
Children learn at their own pace under the guidance of qualified teachers
Ka ako pai ake ngā tamariki mā te tākaro
Children Learn Best Through Play
Purpose built facilities offer caring, stimulating and safe learning environments
Kei roto i ngā hapori
Located in Communities
Kindergartens are located in communities where tamariki live and go to school.
Kindergartens Aotearoa
Kindergarten Taranaki is a proud member of Kindergartens Aotearoa.
Kindergartens Aotearoa is a collective of regional kindergarten associations dedicated to supporting tamariki and whānau through community-based, not-for-profit early childhood education.
We collaborate to strengthen the kindergarten movement, uphold the highest standards of teaching and learning, and ensure that public ECE services remain equitable, accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of Aotearoa’s communities.
Our collective of six regional kindergarten associations operates 260 ECE services nationwide, caters for 12,000 children and whānau, and employs 100% qualified teachers.
Kindergartens Aotearoa is building a strong, enduring future for kindergartens and communities in Aotearoa
