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Tairua School

The school’s unique situation beside the harbour enhances the natural learning environment, which is well used by the school to provide a range of valuable educational and recreational opportunities for our students and wider community. For all enquiries or for more information about our school, please call 07 864 8590, email office@tairua.school.nz or visit our website.


Hikuai School

Hikuai School is a beautiful rural school set below the majestic Pinnacles and next to the meandering Tairua River. We serve the educational needs of students in both Pauanui and Tairua with each location being only a short distance away. We are also proudly the only school that offers a free bus service for students to and from these communities. Call us on 07 864 7818, email office@hikuai.school.nz.


pinnacles playgroup

Join us for a new Waldorf inspired Playgroup for children under five and their caregivers/whanau held weekly during the term.

At our gentle, intimate gatherings you will experience:

  • A chance to observe and foster your child’s imagination through free play.

  • The natural rhythms of a holistic Steiner approach to the early years.

  • Guidance from a nurturing, experienced teaching support team.

  • An engaging shared circle time with songs, rhymes, puppetry and stories.

  • An environment that welcomes children and families to connect and build a community.

  • Fridays 9.30am - 11.30am. Hikuai School Hall 24 School Road, Hikuai

  • To enrol or for more information please feel free to make contact:

  • pinnaclesplaygroup@gmail.com

  • Ph: 0212575044


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Central Kids Kindergarten

Central Kids Tairua is our local community based kindergarten. We offer education to 2-6 year olds in a natural setting, building children’s sense of belonging by connecting with our local area. Tamariki learn through a play based programme which supports and follows their interests alongside fully qualified teachers. We aspire to work closely with parents and whānau and value their input into their child’s education. We have close links with the local schools and work with them to support transition to school. Feel free to call in any time. Session times are 8.45am-2.45pm and we are open all year except for the Christmas Break. You can call us on 07 864 7954 or 022 681 3567, email tairua@centralkids.org.nz or visit our website for more information.


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Whenuakite Country Kids

Whenuakite Country Kids provide Early Childhood Education and care for children from 0 to 6 years. We are a non-profit incorporated society (Mercury Bay South Early Childhood Education Centre Inc.). We operate Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm. WCK is licensed for 39 children with separate areas for Preschool in the Kereru Room and Infants & Toddlers in the Tui Room. Please feel free to visit us at 1052b Tairua-Whitianga Road, Whenuakite, call us on 07 866 3360 or email info@wck.co.nz.