Calling on PM to Back Quality Early Childhood Education

The union for early childhood teachers, NZEI Te Riu Roa, has released an open letter to the Prime Minister and Government, calling on them to stop undermining decades of progress in ECE and start supporting quality ECE.

Successful Porirua Careers Expo

Le Fale Jobs and Skills Hub was one of the organisations behind a Porirua Careers Expo this week at the Te Rauparaha Arena in the city.

Kindergartens Call on Government to Value Women

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.