In 1963, a group of dedicated women in childcare united to become force for better quality early childhood education and care for all young tamariki in Aotearoa New Zealand.
For 60 years, this organisation and its members have been driving positive change, challenging attitudes, educating and growing teachers and leaders, and improving knowledge and practice in bicultural early childhood education.
60 birthday gifts for our members
For our 60th birthday in 2023, we gave away gifts to our members each week all year.
For our diamond anniversary, we’re sharing stories about people who have played an invaluable part in early childhood education in Aotearoa, New Zealand over the last 60 years.
Launched for study in 2023 and beyond, the Kahurangi Scholarships mark 60 years since the organisation was formed in 1963 to advance quality teaching, education and care for all young tamariki.
A Kahurangi Scholarship covers study fees for the full duration of any initial teacher education programme provided by Te Rito Maioha.
Held in Wellington this year, Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand and Childspace Early Childhood Institute are proud to bring you an unforgettable national conference for early childhood education in Aotearoa NZ.
With committed ECE kaiako, leaders and people like you on board our waka, we’ll continue our mahi for quality education for our mokopuna in Aotearoa New Zealand for decades to come.
Become a member and make a difference to tamariki as well as your ECE career.
Grow your career and make more difference to young tamariki and their learning. Whether you’re taking the first step to qualify as an ECE teacher or your sights are set on leadership, research or enriching your mahi, skill and understanding of young tamariki.