At Holyoake, our links with Mana Whenua are strong and you will often see tamariki out in the community 'paying it forward' with hand-made creations and harvested gifts from our garden, or visiting local marae and schools. 

Our attractive and spacious setting supports children's natural curiosity and love of the outdoors. Together we plant and cultivate crops in our raised vegetable garden, while learning about Papatūānuku (the Earth Mother), recycling and sustainability.

Our curriculum is child driven, where learners become confident, competent and able to make decisions and set challenges.  Waiata and pepeha are embedded within our culture and our tamariki display mana and have ataahua (beautiful) pronunciation of Te Reo Māori.

Holyoake is a fun, warm and open home from home where tamariki learn through play and establish strong friendships.  

We are open Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 2.45pm, and closed over the Christmas and New Year break, as well as 13th January, 30th May, 7th – 10th July and 24th October when teachers are engaged in professional development.

Please contact Whaea Adrienne our Head Teacher to arrange a visit – contact details below.  We look forward to meeting you and your child. 

What Our Whānau Say

"Thank you for all the wonderful years we've spent with yourselves at Ruahine Holyoake Kindergarten.  We will definitely miss you, but will see you again."

"Kindergarten is very important for helping our child to get to know other children." 

"Kindy has a lot more activities than at home, and prepares my daughter for school."

"So nice to see they have such a variety of activities and equipment."

Session Times

Monday - Friday
8.45am - 2.45pm   

Contact Us

Phone: 06 376 8978

Mobile: 021 882 796
Email: holyoake@rka.org.nz