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...

It was good to 'see' everybody, even if it was just virtually, for our first Hui session of the year. Again, the Professional Leaders...

E haunui ana I raro, e hari ana I runga It’s blustery below but the sky above is clear... Finding new ways to connect In these Covid...

With COVID dominating so much of everyday life for whānau and kindergartens, it can sometimes be hard to shift the focus to the routine...

Kindergarten has been a safe-haven for communities for more than a century – it’s always been a place that tamariki still get to be...

One of the most unique things about kindergarten is the way each service responds to the needs of its local community. It’s a proud...

In an ever-shifting world, the way customers engage with brands and services continues to change. Kidsfirst’s marketing strategy...

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...

As Omicron continues to find its way into our communities, the impact is starting to be felt across the Kindergarten network, and I know...

COVID is consuming everybody’s attention, and despite the suspension of the Open Day and Stay and Play events, there is still healthy...

We’re so grateful for the work all of our kaiako are doing to keep everyone safe, while maintaining the connection and...

As COVID continues to creep into our communities, all of our lives are changing – and that includes the way that we engage with whānau,...

February 10th, 2022 marks our third annual Open Day – a fantastic opportunity to showcase your world of kindergarten. Thanks for letting...

It’s here! Our New Year Marketing campaign is ready to go, and we’re excited to be able to share it with you. In addition to the usual...

Not long to go now until the term break – and in amongst all the busyness of the end of the year, we hope you’ll find some time to...

Keeping rolls and waitlists full can seem like a never-ending and sometimes gargantuan task. We’re always looking for that one ‘big...

Feedback from family and friends remains the most important referral source for our kindergartens, but more and more, families will still...

Have you got an opportunity to write something for a local publication, or are you looking to put something in a school, or local...

We’re just a few sleeps away from the conclusion of the 2021 Kindergarten Year, and after the year we have all had, I am sure you will be...

COVID uncertainty continues, and as the transition through the ‘Traffic Light’ framework continues, there is still a lot of change. It...