We’re a pretty laid back bunch
With such great living conditions, it’s no wonder that Kiwis are a pretty relaxed type and love their laid-back lifestyle.
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Lifestyle
Weather
ECE in NZ
Adventure
We’ve got great weather
New Zealand has really varied climates. Seasons are distinct, meaning autumn and spring have wonderful colours to share with the country’s visitors.
The value of ECE
Our government have prioritised increasing the participation rates in ECE with a view that every child in New Zealand should get to enjoy some form of education before they start school.
Nature is never too far away
Forests, cycling trails, parks, gardens – it doesn’t matter where in NZ you are, you’re guaranteed to be within driving distance of a great natural getaway.
Learning
Well Being
Infants
School Ready
Te Whariki
Our children learn through play
We know that children learn best through experiences created through play. Children grow in self-confidence, self-expression, relationship skills and knowledge of the world around them
Huge focus on well being
You’ll find exercise and healthy eating part of what we do every day at BestStart, simply because we want the best start and life for your child.
Learning starts early
Our littlest learners are nurtured through integrating care moments like nappy changing, feeding and sleeping with learning.
We help our children get ready for school
We provide experiences that introduce children to early concepts of maths, science, art and reading but of course this is mostly done through play.
Te Whariki, our curriculum
Everything we do in our centres is guided by New Zealand’s world renowned Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whariki.
All Blacks
Aotearoa
Tangata Whenua
Kiwis
Sunrise
Women
Sweet Stuff
All Blacks
New Zealanders are rugby mad! It's our national sport and our national rugby team is called the All Blacks. They've won 3 world cups
Aotearoa
The Maori name of New Zealand is Aotearoa which means the land of the long white cloud. Maori were the first people to live in New Zealand.
Tangata Whenua
As a nation we are committed to being responsive to Māori as tangata whenua and recognising the Treaty of Waitangi as New Zealand's founding document.
Kiwis
New Zealanders are also called Kiwis but kiwi is not a fruit. It is New Zealand’s native flightless bird.
Sunrise
Gisborne is the first city in the world to see the sunrise because it is 496.3 kilometres away from the International Date Line.
Women
Back in 1893, NZ became the first country to allow women to vote. Our current prime minister Jacinda Ardern is our third woman to hold the position.
Sweet Stuff
We're passionate about our lollies with Jaffa’s, Pineapple Lumps and Whittakers Chocolates all iconic to NZ and they taste good too!
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