Living & Learning Family Centre Mangere

Every journey to success begins with a spark of curiosity, at Living & Learning Māngere. Through a child's eyes, the world becomes a kaleidoscope of colour, ideas, and endless possibility.

Babies naturally learn through discovery and curiosity every day at Living & Learning Māngere. Through touch and exploration, they build strong foundations for lifelong learning.

Find out more about our centre here: https://www.livingandlearning.org.nz/childcare-centres/mangere/

A huge thank you to Fulton Hogan, the contractors working on the Harania Creek Flood Resilience Project on behalf of Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team, for visiting our centre and giving tamariki the opportunity to learn about all things construction in real life. Hands-on learning, teamwork, and big smiles all around!

Fulton Hogan Careers NZ Auckland Council

Find out more about our centre here: https://www.livingandlearning.org.nz/childcare-centres/mangere/

Our Teacher Excellence Awards are an annual event because we believe excellence deserves recognition. Recently, we had the privilege of celebrating some of our most respected Early Childhood Kaiako at Kindercare Learning Centres and Living & Learning Family Centres, for their consistently outstanding mahi. Congratulations to all the recipients of a Teacher Excellence Award.

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Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei.
Pursue that which is precious, and should you stumble, let it be over a lofty mountain.

This whakataukī reminds us of the courage, resilience, and growth that come from change. Tamariki at Living & Learning Māngere recently discovered a nest filled only with eggshells. These young birds have taken flight, and just like them, our tamariki are growing in confidence and courage every day.

Tiny hands and big ideas with colour, laughter and aroha everywhere. Tamariki at Living & Learning Māngere learn through paint and play, discovering that learning is joyful. And sometimes, love looks like red hands in the shape of a heart.

Supporting Healthy Smiles

Living & Learning Māngere has partnered with Auckland Regional Dental Services Outreach Program for our annual dental health awareness week.
This partnership helps our tamariki and whānau engage with dental services in a safe and supportive way while learning about how to care for their teeth and overall wellbeing.
Together, we are building brighter smiles and healthier futures for our tamariki and whānau.

Today at Living & Learning Māngere, tamariki explored the world of carpentry, measuring, sawing, hammering, and creating with purpose and pride. Through hands-on building, they developed not just fine motor skills, but also patience, perseverance, and problem solving. Each nail tapped and each piece joined was a step in learning how they can make their ideas become a reality, with their own hands!

At Living & Learning Māngere, we inspire children through kindness and curiosity; inviting them to dream without limits and imagine all they might become.

A thoughtful question. A warm smile. A safe space to grow.

This is where hope takes root. 🌞 Nurtured in love. Strengthened by connection.

🌺 Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa 2025 🌺
“Ia malu lou sā. Folau i lagimā – A well-grounded self, is a successful self.”

At Living & Learning Māngere, we celebrate the strength and beauty of Gagana Samoa. This year’s theme reminds us that when our tamariki are grounded in their identity, language, and culture, they are prepared to navigate the world with confidence and pride.

Together with our aiga (family), we honour the foundations that help our children thrive through play, connection, and cultural celebration.