Nau mai haere mai - Welcome
Harold Mayo Kindergarten supports play in a calm and nurturing way, in a planned environment of natural shade, water and grassed areas.
Whanaungatanga is valued and respected as we work alongside whānau to realise their aspirations, enhancing learning outcomes for children.
Dispositional learning enhances the mana of children as they are encouraged to explore their interests and strengths through active play and interactions.
Vision and Philosophy
Vision
Our children will each take with them, the courage, skill and aspiration to become a confident Iife-long learner.
Philosophy
Harold Mayo is a place where we support play in a calm and nurturing way; in an environment where whanaungatanga is valued and respected, as we work alongside whānau to realise their aspirations, enhancing learning outcomes for children.
Children are encouraged and supported to make purposeful choices in their learning, enabling them to grow and strengthen their self-identity in an environment that values and challenges within the dispositions of learning.
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Hours and Fees
20 January - 18 December 2026
We are open during school term breaks (excluding summer holidays)
Monday – Friday:
8.15 am – 2.15 pm
Dates Closed
2026 Statutory Holidays
Waitangi Day – Friday 6 February
Good Friday – Friday 3 April
Easter Monday – Monday 6 April
Anzac Day – Saturday 25 April
King’s Birthday – Monday 1 June
Matariki – Friday 10 July
Hawkes’ Bay Anniversary – Friday 23 October
Labour Day – Monday 26 October
Kaiako Professional Development
We will be closed on the following dates to support kaiako professional development, ensuring continuous growth and improvement:
Friday 17th April (1 day)
Monday 13th July - Friday 17th July (1 week)
Friday 9th October (1 day)
Fees
ZERO FEES
Kaiako
Daisy Wolff
Kaiako (Head Teacher)
Diploma of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Kylie Gilmore
Kaiako
Bachelor of Education
(Early Childhood Education)
Raewyn West
Kaiako
Diploma of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Mel Te Whaiti
Kaiako
Bachelor of Education
(Early Childhood Education)
Kristy Aplin
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Teacher Name
Kaiako
Bachelor of Education
(Early Childhood Education)
