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Ngā Whetū o Kidsfirst Uara 2024
Our AGM is a mix of so many important things – there are the mandated formalities that officially see out one year and herald the start...
Jun 10, 202413 min read


The AGM Edition 2023
What a great night the AGM was. It’s such a special event each year, and always leaves me feeling proud of the incredible mahi being done...
Jun 19, 20239 min read


The Connect – The AGM Edition
What a great time the AGM was – and for the first time in a long time, it was so good to be able to be together with so many of you in...
Jun 14, 20227 min read


Marking our 110th Year
It's not long to go until the 2022 AGM – if it's not in your diary already, be sure to save the date – and now's also the time to...
Apr 11, 20222 min read


Men's Support Group provides a bright light
Special Board Award Winner – Kidsfirst Hawthornden Having a strong mesh of social support can make a big difference between coping...
Jun 17, 20212 min read


Gratitude, Reconnection, and Resilience
Proud Award Winner – Kidsfirst Sumner There are so many things to be proud of across the Kidsfirst network every day, but some events are...
Jun 17, 20213 min read


Weaving the Fabric of Community
Whānau Award Winner – Kidsfirst Phillipstown Kidsfirst Phillipstown is one of our most diverse kindergartens, renowned for its welcoming...
Jun 17, 20213 min read


Quality, Range, and Community Connections highlights of Better Because Awards
It was a big night on the 26th of May, when Kidsfirst hosted its Annual General Meeting, followed by the Better Because Values Awards...
Jun 17, 20212 min read


Easing the Transition to Kindergarten
Proud Award Winner – Kidsfirst Wales Street Kidsfirst Wales Street tamariki were bursting with pride as they starred in their very own...
Jun 17, 20212 min read


Community Champions Celebrated
Every year, Kidsfirst celebrates a number of individuals who have made significant contributions to our kindergartens. These Community...
Jun 17, 20215 min read


Growing emotional regulation skills for life
Inspiring Award Winner – Kidsfirst Cotswold Avenue The early 2020 COVID-19 lockdown period created stress, anxiety and uncertainty for...
Jun 17, 20212 min read


Giving Every Child the Opportunity to be a 'Kindy Kid'
Engaged Award Winner – Kidsfirst Cashmere Creating a learning environment that is right for every child has always been at the heart of...
Jun 17, 20211 min read


Jenny's Update
I'm so sorry I was unable to make it to this year's AGM due to a family bereavement - it is always such a special event, and one that...
Aug 10, 20202 min read


Sherryll's Update
What a great night we had at the AGM. It's always such a pleasure to have (almost) everybody together in the same room for our regular...
Aug 10, 20202 min read


Sherryll's AGM Surprise
While our award winners are always a secret until the night, nobody was more surprised at this year's BetterBecauseValues awards than...
Aug 10, 20203 min read


Entries close today - great prizes!!
We've had a fantastic response to the further call for entries for the Kidsfirst #betterbecause Values awards, and you only have a few...
May 29, 20201 min read


New AGM date - 29th July
We're still not sure what the format will be due to Covid-19 restrictions, but save the date, anyway. We're really looking forward to...
May 29, 20201 min read
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