Orapa Kindergarten- Waitara

01/03/2026

🎉🎉Today is the day🎉🎉
Kindergarten Taranaki is now officially Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens!

These are exciting times ahead for our kindergartens, and for early childhood education in Taranaki.

The joining of our two associations will ensure the continuation and advocacy of high quality kindergarten education for tamariki in our region.

Parents and whānau, tamariki and staff in Taranaki will benefit from the support and resources provided by Whānau Manaaki – a large and long established kindergarten association.

You will notice that our kindergartens signs have changed to have the Whānau Manaaki branding on them, but we want to reassure you that your tamariki will continue to have the same caring Kaiako each day at kindergarten, and benefit from the same high-quality teaching and learning practises that you are used to.

If you have any questions, please have a chat with your Head Teacher.

https://wmkindergartens.org.nz
Kindergartens Aotearoa

02/02/2026

📢 We are on the COUNTDOWN!
We have 1 month to go until Kindergarten Taranaki officially joins Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens on 2 March. The joining of our two associations will ensure the continuation of high quality kindergarten education for tamariki in Taranaki.

These are exciting times ahead for our kindergartens, and for early childhood education in Taranaki.

🟣 Who is Whānau Manaaki?
Whānau Manaaki are a community-focused kindergarten association that works for whānau, not for profit. All resources go directly into high-quality early childhood education for tamariki. Both Whānau Manaaki and Kindergarten Taranaki are members of Kindergartens Aotearoa - a collective of kindergarten organisations working together to build a strong, enduring future for kindergartens and communities in Aotearoa.

For more information on the merger, and about Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens go to: https://www.kindergartentaranaki.co.nz/kt_wm-merger-info/ and https://wmkindergartens.org.nz or you can have a chat with your Head Teacher.

18/12/2025

Congratulations to the lucky winner of our Christmas raffle: ticket #86 - the Parker Whānau!

Thanks to all who contributed donations for this amazing Christmas Hamper, and to all those who sold and bought tickets as well!
We appreciate your amazing support for your kindergarten!

03/12/2025

Kia ora Whānau!
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas!
Tomorrow morning we have some special manuhiri visiting us here at Orapa Kindergarten:
Santa and Mrs Claus will be here to see all our wonderful tamariki and maybe even present a special treat!
If your tamaiti is not enrolled on Friday you are welcome to bring them along provided you stay with them.
Maybe dress up a little Christmasy to celebrate this special time of year!

30/09/2025

Parents and whānau members of Kindergarten Taranaki are invited to attend the Special General Meeting to vote on the merger between Kindergarten Taranaki and Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens.

24/09/2025

Thanks to JRI Limited for the donation of 35 hi-viz vests to our kindergarten. These will help keep tamariki safe and visible when they are on trips and visits.

Thanks also to Kayla Simpson who did a fabulous job of screen-printing our Orapa logo onto the front of them.

We used the vests for the first time last week on a small group excursion to Waitara District Library.

23/09/2025

If you'd like to go in the draw to win tickets then make sure to enter the competition on the Kindergarten Taranaki page!

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23/06/2025

Our updated Kindergarten Taranaki website is now LIVE - check it out!
https://www.kindergartentaranaki.co.nz

Don't forget to follow Kindergarten Taranaki on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with what happening around our 24 Kindergartens!

12/05/2025

The Kindergarten Taranaki website is currently under maintenance. If you require any information about kindergarten you can contact us directly, or contact Head Office on the details below.
PHONE: (06) 759 7036
EMAIL: [email protected]

You can follow Kindergarten Taranaki on Facebook Kindergarten Taranaki and Instagram to keep up to date with what's happening around our region.

We'll let you know when it's up and running again!

26/02/2025

Emergency Closure at kindergarten today, Thursday 27 February.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes whānau and tamariki today.

We appreciate your understanding.