Ngā ara ako mō ngā ākonga whaikaha - Learning pathways for learners with special rightsEmma ParangiWednesday 14 May, 6:30-8:00pmThis wānanga is an invitation to explore a Māori lens on neurodiversity […]
Discover insights from 6 inspirational speakers from across the sector, who consistently place Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the heart of their practice.Ngā ara ako mō ngā ākonga whaikaha - […]
Infant & Toddler Workshop Series Three workshops presented by Anita Homewood Held in Rosedale, North Auckland & Mangere East, South Auckland Session 1: A Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers: Nurturing Mindfulness and respect The first three years of life for a child is one of the most rapid in terms of learning and development. Within […]
Toitū Te WhārikiLynette TamarapaTumuaki, Te Kōhanga Reo o Mana TamarikiWednesday 11 June, 6:30-8:00pm In a time where the Early Childhood education sector is being challenged by government regulation changes Toitū Te Whāriki is more relevant than ever. Te Whāriki MUST include Te Tiriti references, join me in the conversation about how engagement with Māori as […]
Programme: 8:30am-9:00am: Registration and coffee and tea on arrival 9:00-9:30: Mihi Whakatau (welcome) 9:30-10:30: Keynote by Miraka Davies 10:30-11:00: Morning Tea provided 11:00-12:30: Workshop Session One (4 workshops to choose from) 12:30-1:15: Lunch provided 1:15-2:45: Workshop Session Two (4 workshops to choose from) 2:45-3:00: Break 3:00-3:30: “Step into Joy” with Julie Killick 3:30-4:00: Keynote by […]
Te Whakapakari i te Tūāpapa – Strengthening the FoundationLeanne ClaytonPouarahi ā-rohe, Te Rūnanga Nui o ngā KKM o AotearoaWednesday 13 August, 6:30-8:00pm In this powerful and timely online wānanga, we gather to reflect deeply on the foundations of our practice in early childhood education. Te Whāriki offers us a whāriki manaaki, a nurturing mat woven […]
Te Ōhāki - Our TaongaRoskill South Kindergarten teaching teamWednesday 10 September, 6:30-8:00pmThis workshop will explore our journey to create a taonga that celebrates the people, places, and things valued and cherished by our kindergarten whānau, past and present.Our vision to create a Pou was a collaborative project involving tamariki, whānau, kaiako, the community, and local […]
Weaving Stories of Place, Identity and BelongingRoberta SkeochNEW DATE: Wednesday 29 October, 6:30-8:00pmThis kōrero explores how early childhood kaiako use indigenous knowledge and traditional stories to foster a sense of identity, belonging, and inclusion for mokopuna, in diverse learning environments. Grounded in Sociocultural Theory, Māori theories of learning, and narrative assessment, the session highlights research […]
He Haerenga Mātauranga: Embracing Our Journey in Te Reo Māori and Te WhārikiBridget ChapmanHead Teacher, Northland Kindergarten AssociationWednesday 12 November, 6:30-8:00pmTe Whāriki is grounded in a bicultural framework that honours the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This kōrero invites kaiako to reflect on our shared haerenga ako, our journey as learners and advocates of […]
SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026 Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau AucklandA full day of presentations and networking opportunities — plus 3 months of access to an exclusive online workshop suite developed from this event’s sessions!Step into a day of inspiration, connection and possibility! Celebrate the power of storytelling and the heart of Te Whāriki […]