Kindergartens Call on Government to Value Women New

The government’s move this week to axe pay equity legislation and extinguish all existing claims under urgency has drawn wide criticism, as it seeks to balance the budget by continuing to underpay women by billions of dollars.

Piri'anga Alofa Celebrates Community Partnerships in Porirua

Piri’anga Alofa Pacific and Community Services hosted a vibrant morning tea this week at the Whānau Manaaki Porirua office, bringing together key community partners, supporters, and leaders to strengthen ties and celebrate collaboration.

Horowhenua Kindergartens Meet with MP

Ōtaki National MP Tim Costley met with Horowhenua kaiako at Arohanui Kindergarten this week to discuss concerns about possible changes to early childhood education.

Caroline Mareko Speaks to Media about Family Boost

Piri'anga Alofa Pacific and Community Services Senior Lead Caroline Mareko spoke to media today alongside Labour's finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds at a press conference held at Nuanua Kindergarten in Porirua.

Piri'anga Alofa Health and Wellbeing Event

Piri'anga Alofa Pacific and Community Services held their second Health and Wellbeing event in Whanganui last week! This time over in the east at Whanganui East School, which was a great success.

Union Calls to Boost Learning Support

The union for early childhood and primary teachers, school support staff and learning support staff Te Riu Roa is calling for a $2.5 billion boost to learning support funding to properly help every child and student that needs it.

NZEI Petition Handover at Parliament

At least eight MPs from Labour, Greens and Te Pati Māori were at parliament today to receive the NZEI petition against cutting regulations in early childhood education.