Our Ngā Whetū Stars
Each year Kidsfirst teams, individuals and kindergarten supporters are recognised for the special ways they live the Uara Waypoints through their mahi and contributions.
Teaching teams, Head Office staff and Community Champions are named as Ngā Whetū o Kidsfirst Uara reflecting their position as guiding stars who lead the way in bringing – and keeping – our values alive.
Their stories inspire all of us to reach for our own stars as we continue the proud tradition of serving the tamariki, whānau and communities we are here for.
Congratulations to all our Ngā Whetu – we’re proud to share the unique ways you weave the Uara into every day in big ways and small.
Our reliever superstars
It takes a village to keep a kindy running and Kidsfirst is grateful to the relieving teachers who help make it happen every day. This year we recognised four relievers across the Kidsfirst network as Ngā Whetū o Kidsfirst Uara – shining stars who lead the way in living our Uara Waypoints.
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Finding opportunities in change
Staffing changes are a challenge in any environment, but recent changes to the Kidsfirst Hornby teaching team also provided the chance to reflect and build on the positives.
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“You can feel the manaaki”
Kindergarten at Kidsfirst Sumner isn’t just about the learning – tamariki strengthen what it means to be kind, respectful, and connected to their community.
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Where relationships grow deep and strong
Diamond Harbour Our Ngā Whetū Stars
It’s a double celebration for Diamond Harbour this year as the kindy celebrates its tenth birthday and is recognised as 2025 Ngā Whetū o Kidsfirst Uara.
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A place tamariki and whānau feel right at home
There’s something special about watching children settle into their day at Kidsfirst Parklands, and it shone through when they were named Ngā Whetū o Kidsfirst Uara in 2025.
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A can do attitude makes all the difference
At Kidsfirst Nuffield, there’s a powerful belief in ako – that learning never stops, and everyone has something to teach and something to learn. The spirit of the Uara flows through day-to-day kindergarten life at Nuffield, where tamariki, whānau and kaiako all learn and grow together.
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Living the Uara every day
Vickery Street Our Ngā Whetū Stars
At Kidsfirst Vickery Street, the seven Uara Waypoints aren’t just words on the wall – they’re alive in all aspects of kindergarten life, enriching the experience for tamariki and whānau alike.
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Wairua flows through every day at Hargest Crescent
Hargest Crescent Our Ngā Whetū Stars
There’s something that visitors to Kidsfirst Hargest Crescent notice immediately – along with the hustle and bustle of kindy, a calm sense of wairua imbues the space.
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A place of belonging
East Rolleston Our Ngā Whetū Stars
At Kidsfirst East Rolleston, everybody is welcome, and that sentiment is evident in everyday kindy life. Recognised as Ngā Whetū o Kidsfirst Uara this year, the teaching team works hard to make this a place of belonging.
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