Tōtara Puku Kindergarten

01/05/2026

At Tōtara Puku, the principle of tūkana teina empowers our approach. We provide a whānau-based kindergarten environment where whānau can flourish together. It’s great being able to come to Kindergarten with your brother, sister or cousin.

18/04/2026

🌿 Learning and Growing Together at Tōtara Puku Kindergarten
At Tōtara Puku, we love watching our tamariki explore the Te Whāriki outcome of Contribution-Mana Tangata. Learning that by sharing ideas and playing together, we grow our social skills and discover that our individual contributions make our whole group stronger

02/04/2026

Dance …
Provides the opportunity to improve physical strength, coordination and flexibility. It boosts confidence, fosters social interaction and enhances social and emotional expression and creativity ⭐️
We dance every day at Tōtara Puku Kindergarten 😍

23/03/2026

🌟 A Huge Thank You! 🌟
What an incredible turnout for our annual Wheelathon last night! A massive thank you to all our wonderful whānau and community members who came out to support your tamariki. Seeing all those smiles and fast wheels was such a highlight.
We are thrilled to announce that we have raised just over $1500 so far! How outstanding is that?! This is such a fantastic result for our kindergarten and our tamariki.
Here are a few pictures from the event keep an eye on Storypark and your child’s individual portfolio for many more photos to come! 🚲🛴✨

22/03/2026

🚲🛴Kia ora, Bula, Talofa, Kia orana, TODAY is our annual Whelathon. We look forward to seeing you all for a sausage sizzle first at 5pm and then we will do our laps around the track. Remember we have lots of bikes and trikes any child can use here at Kindergarten. We look forward to seeing you all. ngā mihi Tōtara Puku team.

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09/03/2026

We are so grateful for the community support programme… thanks to Tess Hunt - Whanganui Real Estate for your generosity. We will be buying some new resources for the children ❤️
If you are thinking of selling your home… please consider Tess as your agent and tell her you would like to support Tōtara Puku Kindergarten within your sale…

01/03/2026

Te Manaakitanga ki Tōtara Puku

Manaakitanga at Tōtara Puku

01/03/2026

At Tōtara Puku Kindergarten this week, children have been working together through role-playing to create imaginative picnics 🍕 and cup of tea time 🫖 ☕️

22/02/2026

Another great week of learning at kindergarten! Lots of collaboration, exploration, creating and socializing!!

17/02/2026

Talofa Lava, just a reminder Kindergarten is closed tomorrow for a teacher only day. Your kaiako will be deepening their knowledge and understanding of pacific concepts.
Closed - Wednesday 18/2/26

15/02/2026

Kia ora whanau. Whanau Manaaki have made the decision to close Totara Puku kindergarten today. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay safe out there whanau !!

12/02/2026

As a result of the recent hot weather we have been making the most of the outdoors. We have been participating in various water-based activities to stay cool. With this in mind, please ensure that you pack spare clothes and apply sunscreen to your children at drop-off with sunscreen provided.
Thank you whanau