Te Rito Maioha ECNZ - Palmerston North - Papaioea

Te Rito Maioha ECNZ - Palmerston North - Papaioea Te Rito Maioha specialises in early childhood teacher education, offering a range of diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes.

All our programmes reflect a bicultural kaupapa and we have been awarded NZQA’s highest quality rating.

31/05/2026

The Government needs to urgently work with the sector on a strategy that properly funds quality teacher-led ECE and keeps tamariki at the centre of decision-making.

20/05/2026

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11/05/2026
A relevant media release by our CEO Kathy Wolfe :)
07/05/2026

A relevant media release by our CEO Kathy Wolfe :)

Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand is calling on the Government to use Budget 2026 to make meaningful investment in teacher-led quality early childhood education, warning that without urgent and appropriate funding, the quality and sustainability of ECE in Aotearoa is increasingly at risk.

An exciting day of free PLD is being offered in our rohe.  Click the link for details and registration.
08/04/2026

An exciting day of free PLD is being offered in our rohe. Click the link for details and registration.

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A great opportunity to use your Bachelor’s degree to train as a primary school teacher in one year.
05/04/2026

A great opportunity to use your Bachelor’s degree to train as a primary school teacher in one year.

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We are looking forward to celebrating with you all 😀🎊🎉
26/03/2026

We are looking forward to celebrating with you all 😀🎊🎉

Congratulations to all of the Graduands receiving their tohu this afternoon at the combined Heretaunga and Te Papaioea graduation ceremony in Palmerston North. We are so proud to have walked this journey with you.

19/03/2026

Noa'ia, Tālofa lava, Mauri, Kia orāna, Mālō e lelei, Talofa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālo ni, Halo olgeta, Halo Oloketa, Tēnā koutou kātoa and blessed greetings!

We will be kicking off Online Bure next week on Thursday 26th of March at 7.00pm (You can join, by scanning the QR Code) Or the link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/4541673086049?p=Ld8XgDKn47ianoy1yd

Online Bure is our virtual space for Pasifika students across the motu. At our first session we will explore the theme ‘Student life 101’. One of the newest members to our Pasifika staff – Teare Tau Gifford will share about her journey as an alumna of Te Rito Maioha, how she navigated study, work, life balance, and what helped her stay motivated to complete her studies. Teare recently completed her Masters of Education (ECE) and will share insights and reflections from her student journey.

We look forward to seeing you online 😊

Ia manuia,
Naomi Fuamatu

Interested in study?  Apply for our next intake, and check out our website for scholarships available
25/02/2026

Interested in study? Apply for our next intake, and check out our website for scholarships available

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Address

23 Mihaere Drive
Palmerston North
4144

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+6463550108

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