At Makino, we foster strong and respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau, with tamaiti being supported by their key pouako as they transition into kindergarten and develop a sense of belonging​. Everybody is welcome into our Makino whānau and we acknowledge and celebrate that every tamaiti and whānau are unique and bring individual strengths​. 

Makino Pouako are a collaborative and supportive team who show flexibility, ensuring consistency and a team approach to positively supporting the learning of all tamariki​. We foster children's natural curiosity and concepts of literacy, numeracy and science through a wealth of stimulating resources and spontaneous and planned activities.

We also have regular excursions and visits from musicians and storytellers and welcome involvement from whānau and our wider community who are willing to share their experiences with us.  Manaakitanga (hospitality) and respect underpins all our relationships.

Pouako embrace our responsibility to be kaitiaki of our environment and learn alongside tamariki and whānau within our Enviroschools kaupapa and spacious environment.

Pouako recognise the importance of positive transitions across settings so when it is time to say goodbye, tamariki and whānau are supported with transition into kura as pouako accompany tamariki on weekly visits into the classroom, sharing learning with the new-entrant pouako to support the transition​.

​Ruahine Makino Kindergarten is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 2.30pm, 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 our Head Teacher Alison to arrange a visit – contact details below.  We look forward to welcoming whānau into ours.

What Our Whānau Say 

"My kids have loved Makino kindy, they can't wait to go everyday and hate the holidays when they can't see their friends". 

"Kindy got my son ready school, he had a lot more confidence by the time he went and it was easier for him to make friends".

"The teachers are awesome. Its great they have animals because we don't have them at home and we can walk there".

Session Times

Monday - Friday
8.30am - 2.30pm

Contact Us

Phone: 06 323 4633

Mobile: 027 756 9382
Email: makino@rka.org.nz