Awhi Whanau Early Childhood Centre

Dame Whina Cooper Dame Whina Cooper, MBE CBE DBE MONZ Te Rārawa Dame Whina Cooper was the charismatic leader whose cry “not one more acre of Māori land” inspired the 1975 hīkoi from Te Hāpua in the far north to Parliament in Wellington. Aged 80 at the time, Whina Cooper is perhaps best known for 'the Land Mar...

Awhi Whanau had a busy week with celebrations of birthdays Koro Dan Noble 84th Jerell's 5th, including Awhi Whanau's 15th birthday on the 8th April 2021.

Awhi Whanau is looking for a Qualified Early Childhood teacher to join their dynamic team. We are a Bilingual, Christian based centre, where child and staff well being are our priorities. We value a loving and nurturing environment where children and staff can be empowered and thrive. We are looking for a teacher with integrity, commitment to excellence, energy and is fun loving to support our team. Knowledge of Te reo me Tikanga is a priority. If that's you, we would love to hear from you, email us at [email protected]

We at Awhi Whanau would like to acknowledge the passing of one of our centres dearest friend Robyn Lawrence who was the co-founder with Thelma Chapman of Awhi Whanau Early Childhood Centre in about 2004 till it opened in 2006. She was a great support and mentor to all who crossed her path and continued to be a part of the centre life through times of ill health that recently saw her slowly taking a step back as part of her recovery. We remember her as a strong, fit, knowledgable and resilient woman who will be sadly missed. Our Aroha and sympathy goes to her husband Gordon, their children and grandchildren as they mourn the loss of their precious loved one. Arohanui Dorothy, Tiffiny, Nikki, Louana, Bonnie,Christina, Huahana and Koro Dan.