1951

Established in the Napier region on July 12, 1951.

Mayor Mr. Spriggs, called a public meeting at the City Council Chambers and a group of 48 parents attended and shared their views on the need for kindergartens in the Napier area and went on to work for the kindergarten movement for several years.  

End of 1951- the Association became an incorporated Society.

Within 18 months, two kindergartens were established in temporary premises in the suburbs of Marewa and Port Ahuriri.

1956

Marewa was the first Kindergarten to open in a permanent location in 1956 following what is described as a ‘vigorous programme of fundraising’ and with this opening came greater public awareness and support for the movement.

1957

Community fundraising continued and in 1957, the Ahuriri Kindergarten moved to the other side of the hill to serve a greater areas more conveniently and took the name “Carlyle Kindergarten”.

Maraenui, Taradale and Onekawa for further suburbs that were being explored.

1962

Taradale Kindergarten was built and the Association was named Napier and Taradale Kindergarten Association. 

1964

Onekawa Kindergarten opened.

1971

Primai Kindergarten opened.

1973

Bette Christie Kindergarten, named after mrs Christie who had supported the fundraising and build.

1975

Greenmeadows kindergarten opened, thanks to the overwhelming support of the Taradale- Greenmeadows business men and service clubs of the area.

Permission was given to build Tamatea Kindergarten.

1977

Wycliffe Nga Tamariki opened.

1978

In June Wharerangi opened and in July Riversdale Kindergarten opened- now known as Taradale East.

1980

The Eskview Establishment Committee was elected and fundraising commenced for the kindergarten on Petane Road.

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Term Dates – 2026

Term 1
Start: Monday, February 2, 2026
End: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Public Holiday: Waitangi Day on Friday, February 6

Term 2
Start: Monday, April 20, 2026
End: Friday, July 3, 2026
Public Holidays: Good Friday: Friday 3 April, Easter Monday: Monday 6 April, Anzac Day: Monday 27 April , King’s Birthday: Monday 1 June

Term 3
Start: Monday, July 27, 2026
End: Friday, September 25, 2026
Public Holidays: Matariki: Friday 10 July

Term 4
Start: Monday, October 12, 2026
End: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Public Holiday: Hawkes Bay Anniversary: Friday 23 October, Labour Day: Monday 26 October

Term Dates & Public Holidays

2026 Opening Dates 

Our Extended Kindergartens will be open from Monday 5 January 2026 to Tuesday 22 December 2026.
We are open throughout school term breaks and closed on public holidays, as well as one week in July for our Kaiako-only week.

Public Holidays :

Waitangi Day – Friday February 6
Good Friday – Friday 3 April
Easter Monday – Monday 6 April
Anzac Day – Saturday 25 April
King’s Birthday – Monday 1 June
Matariki – Friday 10 July
Hawkes’ Bay Anniversary – Friday 23 October
Labour Day – Monday 26 October
Christmas Day – Friday 25th December

Kaiako only week :

13th – 17th July 

Term Dates & Public Holidays

2026 Opening Dates
Our Traditional Kindergartens will be open from Thursday 22nd January 2026 to Tuesday 22nd December 2026, following a term-time model with regular school holiday breaks.

Term Dates & Public Holidays 2026

Term 1
Start: Monday, February 5, 2026
End: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Public Holiday: Waitangi Day on Friday, February 6

Term 2
Start: Monday, April 20, 2026
End: Friday, July 3, 2026
Public Holidays: Good Friday: Friday 3 April, Easter Monday: Monday 6 April, Anzac Day: Monday 27 April , King’s Birthday: Monday 1 June

Term 3
Start: Monday, July 27, 2026
End: Friday, September 25, 2026
Public Holidays: Matariki: Friday 10 July

Term 4
Start: Monday, October 12, 2026
End: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Public Holiday: Hawkes Bay Anniversary: Friday 23 October, Labour Day: Monday 26 October