Puawai Programme
to blossom; to flourish
Learning about
Jesus & The Bible
Through games, activities, teaching, and a whole lot of fun!!
“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.”
Psalm 127:3
Kids are important to us – without them we just aren’t whānau
We have a range of programmes to help our tamariki grow and develop in God.
On Sunday mornings we have programmes for up to Year 8, staffed by wonderful volunteers with a passion for tamariki.
The name for the space is - Puāwai: to blossom, to flourish
The whakataukī that goes alongside and adds to the meaning and heart behind our name is:
“Poipoia te kakano, kia puāwai” / “Nurture the seed and it will blossom.”
Puāwai represents the nurturing of our tamariki as we get to see them grow and blossom.
We also have family services a few times a year, where our tamariki are encouraged to remain and engage in a special child-friendly service.
0-4 year olds
Tūī are associated with being loyal, confident, and content.
Our Crèche is staffed by volunteers on a Sunday morning. Free play anda brief lesson help tamariki to foster a sense of belonging and prepares them for when they move up to Kea Kids. Parents are welcome to stay and play too! All children must be signed in and out of Crèche by a caregiver.
Year 1-5s
Kea are defined as cheeky, cheerful, and curious.
Kea Kids is to engage and challenge children across years 1-5, with fun games and activities designed to open up God’s perspective on their lives. With the central focus being God’s Word, there is an excellent and diverse range of topics that are covered every year.
Year 6-8s
Kākāpо̄ are connected to being unique, older, and playful.
Kākāpō is a space for our older tamariki to engage with topics & learning suited to their age levels while connecting with one another and God. Our tamariki value this space and the ways they can connect with God through His word and the different topics covered.
Meet our
Tamariki Champion
Meg Drummond
"Kia ora, my name's Meg and I am the Tamariki Champion at Northcity Church. I oversee the Sunday morning tamariki programmes. I have been a part of Northcity Church for over 12 years, since I began my own Christian journey. I feel blessed to be in this space where God has placed me and it brings me joy to spend my Sunday mornings with the tamariki and rangatahi at Northcity Church. I am also a youth leader in the NCY space and love to see the crossover in relationships between the spaces."