Meet Our Whānau

Reese works in the Early Explorers and advocates for play-based learning while fostering a love for nature. She has five years of ECE experience, previously studied primary teaching, and has now begun her ECE training.

Lily works with the Little Explorers and has begun her training to become a qualified teacher. She also relieves across classes and is loved by tamariki who enjoy the activities she sets up.

Claire works in the Little Explorers after spending time with the Early Explorers. She has a lot of ECE experience and is an important team member. Claire loves reading stories with tamariki or playing games outside.

Wendy is a permanent part-time teacher in the Junior Explorers. Originally from Wales, she brings lots of exciting activities to share. Wendy always has a happy smile and enjoys playing with children while following their interests.

Jessie is a fully qualified ECE teacher who brings vast knowledge to the Little Kiwi Explorers team. She has worked in a variety of ECE roles and is excited to get to know all the whānau at Little Kiwi.

Nic works in the Early Explorers and has over ten years of ECE experience. Nic sets up fun, thought-provoking activities for tamariki.

Paige is a fully qualified ECE teacher and one of the team leaders at Little Kiwi Explorers. She forms amazing relationships with tamariki and inspires her team as a leader. Paige has musical talent and often sings or plays guitar for the children. She is also an avid football player.

Naomi has joined the Junior Explorers as a qualified teacher. She has been working in ECE for fourteen years and lives in Nelson with her partner and their four children. Naomi works alongside tamariki, building their experiences in a calm, thoughtful manner.

Amber works at Little Kiwi Explorers and is often found setting up amazing activities both inside and outside.

Tracey is a fully certificated kaiako with 15 years of teaching experience. She works in the Early Explorers and looks forward to learning about all tamariki and their interests.

Mikayla works at Little Kiwi Explorers and is one of the team leaders there, a role she finds very satisfying. She builds fantastic warm caring relationships with tamariki and their whānau. Mikayla is a keen football player and either plays, coaches, or cheers from the sideline all year round.

Abbie is a fully qualified and certificated teacher with a calm pleasant nature. She works with the Junior Explorers and brings lots of fun activities. Abbie loves to watch the children form friendships and supports them in developing these relationships in a caring, responsive manner. She enjoys setting up PMP activities and extending children’s skills in this area.

Bex is a fully certificated teacher who manages Kiwi Explorers and Little Kiwi Explorers, and also works alongside the children. She is committed to creating a respectful, whānau-based centre culture where teachers feel valued and families feel welcome. Bex previously managed an ECE centre in North West Auckland and has worked with all age groups.