Centre Management Team 

"Judy Kaa was an inspiration - to her family, to her community and to the wider world of ECE in New Zealand."  (Iti Rearea - 2016).


Christine, (Grason and Jude's mum) and Kyla (Jude's daughter) manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the Centre, with Casey (Jude's eldest daughter) providing her expertise in the Film and Television sector to compliment the overall delivery of the Kaupapa/ Philosophy that guides our practice.



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TE RITO MAIOHA - JUDY KAA - SCHOLARSHIP

Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu
Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations. 


Background to the Award 

This award is a memorial to Judy Kaa, National President of Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand from 2008 to 2015, an inspiring early childhood teacher and leader.  Owner of highly regarded Kerikeri centre, Nurture by Nature, Judy was a student in the postgraduate (ECE).  A tireless leader in her community, Judy believed in the potential of all people to learn and to lead.
He wahine pumau ke te kaupapa. 

 

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