Meet our Centre Director at New Shoots Rosedale

At New Shoots Rosedale, creating a place where tamariki and whānau feel a true sense of belonging begins with strong, thoughtful leadership. Centre Director Emma brings a depth of experience, a passion for intentional teaching, and a genuine understanding of what it means to support both children and their families through the early years. 

Early Literacy Development: Building Strong Foundations from the Start

Here at New Shoots, we take pride and joy in supporting your tamariki in the development of skills that precede formal literacy—reading and writing. This nurturing of early literacy lays the foundation, so that tamariki can unlock the reading code and have the physical skills for writing once they are developmentally ready. What are the… Continue reading Early Literacy Development: Building Strong Foundations from the Start

Meet our Centre Director at New Shoots Greenhithe

At New Shoots Greenhithe, Centre Director Riya leads with heart, creativity, and a whole lot of fun. From bear hunts in the backyard to Friday dance parties, she’s passionate about creating meaningful connections with tamariki and whānau. Get to know Riya and discover why her team calls Greenhithe ‘the most fun and exciting place to be.’

Supporting your Child’s Language Development from Day One

Nurturing children’s oral language development at New Shoots and at home

Exploring Bush Kindy: Tiny Filmmakers at New Shoots Whenuapai

Experiencing Bush Kindy through the eyes of the tamariki.

Toddler Tantrums and How to Survive Them

The team at New Shoots Children’s Centre has created this guide to help you get toddlers involved in meaningful work around the house.

Meet our Centre Director at New Shoots Tauranga

New Shoots Tauranga celebrated its 10th birthday this year, marking a decade of dedication to nurturing and educating young minds. To coincide with such a special birthday, we sat down with Centre Director Jennifer Gaylard for a chat.

Inside Our New Shoots Hillcrest Playground Redevelopment

Explore the New Shoots Hillcrest playground redevelopment, a unique space designed to foster children’s growth, creativity, and joy.

How to Introduce Meaningful Work to Children and Why It’s So Beneficial (for Both of You!)

Photo by Amanda Aitken Photography

The team at New Shoots Children’s Centre has created this guide to help you get toddlers involved in meaningful work around the house.

Enrolment Conditions

New Shoots operates as a full day service and do not offer short days or sessions;
Our fees include high quality teacher ratios above Ministry of Education Standards;
Minimum enrolment is two days per week; A $50 enrolment fee will be due upon enrolment to confirm your place;
Two weeks notice is required when terminating enrolment; 10% discount is applicable to your eldest child’s fees if you have two or more children attending New Shoots full time;
Nappies and food are provided; and Formula is not provided – this must be brought in from home if required. 

To be read in conjunction with the Fee Policy.
Fees effective from 1st April 2022.