100% qualified kaiako
Spacious nature play area
20 hours free
Enviroschools
Diversity
Storypark
Welcome to
Onekawa Kindergarten
Nau Mai Haere Mai.
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
- 22nd January 2026 - 22nd December 2026
Our practice is embedded in our philosophy of nurturing and enhancing the mana of our tamariki to build confidence and identity. We value whānaungatanga and teach in partnership with you to ensure your culture is integrated naturally into our programme. Our passionate team of qualified kaiako (teachers) are dedicated to fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play-based learning and intentional facilitation of the learning environment. We value place-based learning which weaves Te reo me ngā tīkanga Māori into our everyday practice.
Vision and Philosophy
Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai - Nurture the seed and it will blossom.
Our collective values enhance the mana of each tamaiti, allowing them to face challenges with courage and confidence, so they can spread their wings and fly.
Meet the team
Lillian Church
Kaiako Matua
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (ECE)
Current First Aid Certification
Mel Paku
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Current First Aid Certification
Rachel Uttley
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Current First Aid Certification
Erika Roil
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Current First Aid Certification
Jo Conroy
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Current First Aid Certification
Lace Daley
Kindergarten Support
Worker
