Meet Our Whānau

Bex is a fully certificated teacher who manages Kiwi Explorers and Little Kiwi Explorers. She supports a respectful, whānau-based culture and brings ECE leadership experience across all age groups.

Abbie is a fully qualified, certificated teacher with a calm, friendly nature. Working with Junior Explorers, she brings fun activities and supports children to build friendships in a caring, responsive way. She also enjoys setting up PMP activities to extend children’s skills.

Amber works at Little Kiwi Explorers and is often found setting up amazing activities both inside and outside.

Claire works in the Little Explorers after spending time with the Early Explorers. She has a lot of ECE experience and is an important team member. Claire loves reading stories with tamariki or playing games outside.

Jessie is a fully qualified ECE teacher who brings vast knowledge to the Little Kiwi Explorers team. She has worked in a variety of ECE roles and is excited to get to know all the whānau at Little Kiwi.

Lily works with the Little Explorers and has begun her training to become a qualified teacher. She also relieves across classes and is loved by tamariki who enjoy the activities she sets up.

Mikayla is a team leader at Little Kiwi Explorers and finds the role very rewarding. She builds warm, caring relationships with tamariki and their whānau. A keen footballer, she plays, coaches, or cheers from the sideline year-round.

Naomi has joined the Junior Explorers as a qualified teacher. She has been working in ECE for fourteen years and lives in Nelson with her partner and their four children. Naomi works alongside tamariki, building their experiences in a calm, thoughtful manner.

Nic works in the Early Explorers and has over ten years of ECE experience. Nic sets up fun, thought-provoking activities for tamariki.

Paige is a fully qualified ECE teacher and one of the team leaders at Little Kiwi Explorers. She forms amazing relationships with tamariki and inspires her team as a leader. Paige has musical talent and often sings or plays guitar for the children. She is also an avid football player.

Reese works in the Early Explorers and advocates for play-based learning while fostering a love for nature. She has five years of ECE experience, previously studied primary teaching, and has now begun her ECE training.

Tracey is a fully certificated kaiako with 15 years of teaching experience. She works in the Early Explorers and looks forward to learning about all tamariki and their interests.

Wendy is a permanent part-time teacher in the Junior Explorers. Originally from Wales, she brings lots of exciting activities to share. Wendy always has a happy smile and enjoys playing with children while following their interests.