Bridgit
"Hi. Just to let you know Bridget is amazing and I'll have her anytime!!!!!!!" (Kelley, Director of Te Reanga Childcare Centre)
Michelle
" Hey Linda, please pass on a big thank you from the team and I to Michelle. She was amazing, so thank you :) " (Kylie, Centre Manager, All About Children, Bulls)
Donna
“You have some absolutely amazing staff and we have really appreciated all their hard work. Donna in particular has been just fantastic over a time when we have had very little permanent staff. She is confident, fabulous practice, works with the children so well and we feel confident leaving her in an area. She is very calm and nothing phases her.” (Robyn from The Secret Garden)
Kerry
"Hi. Just to let you know that Kerry is doing so well with us. Great with the team and the tamariki. We like her <3 " (Farhat, Head Teacher at Te Reanga)
Anita
"Anita had her first day with us, and I treated her like any new staff member. Anita is great with the children at any age, and has a great bubbly personality like we all do, she is a great teacher our children adore her, she is very calm with our children and follows our philosophy naturally, she must have the same philosophy as us- home away from home. Our children respect her, we treat her as well as any other staff that comes to relieve us as a part of our team. We are all here for the same reason- so working together makes it run smoother, Anita is relaxed with the team and children. She has a positive attitude even on a tough day which can lighten our teaching team up a bit, when they are doing lots." (Kylie, All About Children in Bulls)
Rosa
"When Rosa comes into the centre, she is always enthusiastic and happy. Her gentle, calm and bubbly personality draws the children to her. I think that Rosa’s greatest strength is her amazing connections with the children, and they are always happy to see her. Rosa has strong engagement and takes a genuine interest in the children’s learning while working consistently at the their level. Her conversations are amazing listening carefully, giving affirmations with great descriptive language. Rosa uses open ended questions building on our language rich learning environment. Rosa is very flexible and enjoys working in all areas of our centre environment." (Kelley, Centre Director, Te Reanga)
Sarah
"Sarah is such an amazing reliever! She is much loved by our teachers and families too! She is so loving and kind with the children and also gets stuck in and helps with any jobs that need doing. We love her happy bubbly nature and can do attitude. She is flexible, friendly and fun! She fits in so well just like a member of the team!" (Lisa Sa'e, owner of Nature Space)
Bernie
"Bernie is a fantastic relief teacher. She has a calm and respectful nature with the children and follows instructions and uses her initiative. Bernie just quietly gets things done and slots in anywhere and everywhere. We love how flexible she is! She gets on well with all of our team and is friendly, welcoming and nurturing!" (Lisa Sa'e, owner of Nature Space)
Sandy
"Sandy is an absolute fav reliever at our centre. The children love her, as do our permanent staff. She is great with our tamariki and she uses her initiative and gets on and does the job! We are always happy when we know Sandy is on the way to “save the day”." (Nicole, Footsteps)
Katie
"We really enjoy having Katie relieve in our centre. She is always happy to support us in any area we require. The children enjoy interacting with her and she is always down at their level. Katie has a wealth of knowledge and we appreciate her sharing this with us during the times she has been with us." (Amey, Tui North Street)
Sandy
"Totara and Kowhai enjoy having Sandy in the centre. She is a gentle teacher and enjoys Interacting in their play. She always happy and polite and the children remember her when she’s in Totara (Gaye, Lytton Street Tui)
Katie
"Katie is an awesome teacher we love having her. She works on kowhai and Totara and engages in all areas of the tamariki play. Nothing is a problem to her and she always happy, smiley and lovely to have in the centre. The tamariki remember her and they seek her out when she is in Totara. A pleasure to have in the centre" (Gaye at Lytton Street Tui)
Katie
"I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for Katie’s outstanding work as a reliever teacher. Her ability to connect with the children, support their emotional needs, and create a welcoming environment is truly remarkable. Katie approaches each child with genuine care and thoughtfulness, ensuring they feel safe and supported. Her willingness to assist the teachers in any way is always evident and her positive contributions to our centre do not go unnoticed. Katie also takes the time to warmly welcome our parents, introducing herself and making them feel comfortable and at ease. Her dedication, kindness and professionalism are invaluable and we are incredibly grateful for all that she brings to our centre." (Kylie from Tui Albert Street)
Glenys
"We love Glenys! She is very professional and has very quickly built a wonderful rapport with our children, families and staff. Glenys has become somewhat of a regular within our Centre. She is an absolute gem and the children and staff absolutely adore her. She’s become like part of our preschool family." (Rachael, Marton Childcare Centre)
Rosa
"We absolutely love having Rosa at our centre! She fits in so seamlessly that it’s easy to forget she’s relieving. Rosa brings an infectious energy to her work—she’s hands-on, bubbly, and genuinely caring. Her nurturing nature resonates deeply with our tamariki, who absolutely adore her. When permanent staff are away this can unsettle a learning environment, but when we have Rosa in, there is no stress! Rosa is a true asset to any team!" (Ashleigh, Crossroads Early Childhood Centre)
Destiny
"Destiny (Dee) has been absolutely amazing! It has been wonderful to see her settle into the centre, quickly becoming familiar with our routines and tamariki. She demonstrates great initiative, often resetting the environment thoughtfully to create an inviting space. Dee is a natural with tamariki—her warm smile is contagious, and her calm, quiet nature forms a special connection with our quieter children. We feel so lucky to have her relieve." (Ashleigh at Crossroads Early Childhood Centre)
Glenys
"We have been using Glenys in our centre. She is such an inspirational teacher and a breath of fresh air. She always comes to work with a smile and full of laughs. Glenys is happy to help out with anything that needs doing and the children and staff love having her in the centre." (Kate at Ohakea Childcare Centre)
Emma-Leigh Movric
In the short time she has been in the Kowhai team her confidence has grown so much. She uses her initiative, can confidently take small mat times, has a very gentle and calming approach with our precious tamariki, and will give anything a go. (Stacey, Tui Lytton Street, Feilding)
Edna
"We feel incredibly fortunate when we have Edna relieve for us. From the moment she walks through the door, her fun, bubbly energy lights up the room and brings joy to both children and staff alike. She has a natural ability to connect with tamariki, who absolutely adore her. Edna fits seamlessly into our team culture, always stepping in with a helpful attitude and a smile. Her initiative and confidence mean she’s quick to understand routines, anticipate needs, and contribute meaningfully to the flow of the day. Whether it’s supporting play, guiding transitions, or jumping into spontaneous learning moments, she brings enthusiasm, warmth, and a genuine love for working with children. We all think she is amazing." (Frances, 2IC, All About Children, Bulls)
Brie
"We are always happy to have Brie in our centre. Despite her young age, she consistently demonstrates a remarkable ability to navigate challenging behaviours with calmness, confidence, and maturity. Her gentle yet assured presence brings a sense of stability to both children and staff. Brie is not only helpful but also proactive, always stepping in where needed, using her initiative to support the flow of the day, and contributing meaningfully to our team. She has already gained respectful, meaningful relationships with our tamariki in our centre." (Frances, 2IC, All About Children, Bulls)
Brie
"Brie is a beautiful teacher. She interacts with all children and follows their interests. Brie is friendly, punctual and eager to do what ever is asked off her. Brie has a bright and bubbly personality which is like a magnet to young children." (Gaye Williams, Head Teacher at Tui Totara)
Bernie
"Bernie is a lovely caring and thoughtful teacher who easily fits into our team at Tui Totara. Nothing is a problem and she is capable and confident in all areas of play. Bernie has a natural ability to be able to engage in children’s play, as well as redirect their play when needed. Bernie is an asset to our team when needed." (Gaye, Head Teacher at Tui Totara)
Sarah
"We have been using Sarah as our go-to reliever all of this year. She is amazing with our tamariki, with a warm and energetic manner that just oozes love for children! She slots very naturally into our teaching team and our children love her for her endlessly positivity and willingness to follow their lead and interests as they play. She is very timely, has good initiative, and is happy to fill in wherever needed. We love having Sarah working with us and will continue to use her going forward." (Joy, Centre Manager, Footsteps Childcare Centre)
Sandy
"Sandy is truly one of our favourite relievers to have in the centre. Her bubbly, positive energy brings so much joy to our space, and she is always hands-on, engaged, and ready to support wherever needed. When Sandy is here, we know our tamariki are in safe, capable hands and that our policies and practices are consistently upheld to a high standard. Our team and tamariki absolutely love her — she fits in so naturally, as though she’s part of our centre whānau. We also appreciate the way she shares parts of her own life with us, building genuine and meaningful connections. Sandy is an absolute treasure, and we feel so fortunate every time she walks through our doors." (Ashleigh at Crossroads Early Childhood Centre)
Moyna
"Monya is an absolute delight to have in our centre. Her creativity shines through in everything she does — from setting up engaging experiences to finding new ways to support children’s learning. She has a wonderfully hands-on approach and is always willing to jump straight into play, routines, or whatever the day brings. Her bubbly personality brings warmth and positivity to our environment, making her a natural fit with both our team and our tamariki. We really value her initiative; she doesn’t wait to be asked and always steps in where she sees a need, helping the day run smoothly for everyone. Monya is a fantastic reliever, and we feel lucky each time we get to have her with us." (Ashleigh at Crossroads Early Childhood Centre)
Bernie
"Bernie is always a pleasure to have in our centre. She arrives with a warm smile and a positive attitude that instantly lifts the atmosphere. Her ability to actively engage with our tamariki stands out — she builds genuine connections, supports their play, and quickly becomes a trusted, familiar face in the room. We also truly appreciate her reliability and willingness to pick up those last-minute shifts when we need her most. Her flexibility and commitment make an enormous difference to our team and to the smooth running of our day. Bernie is a wonderful reliever, and we’re always grateful when she’s able to join us." (Ashleigh at Crossroads Early Childhood Centre)
Helen
"We would like to acknowledge the wonderful Helen who has been an amazing reliever in our centre. She is wonderful with the children and we love having her around. Helen is always fun to have around and has a quiet nature that our children love. She is always greeted with open arms from the children when she walks in the door." (Kate, Manager at Ohakea Childcare Centre)
Susan
“Susan is an enthusiastic person who brings positive energy with her. She is very professional, punctual, reliable, adaptable and fun person. She has great initiative when it comes to support tamariki and kaiako during the day especially transition times. She is great at noticing, recognising and responding to children’s interests, learning and needs. She works collaboratively and effectively with others. She is confident at working with diverse need tamariki and demonstrates effective strategies to promote social and emotional competencies. She has developed great relationships with teaching team and tamariki. She is one of our favourite reliever from StaffRoom Solutions.” (Kelley & Farhat at Te Reanga Childcare Centre)
Moyna
“Moyna is bubbly, confident and brings positive energy with her. She is punctual, reliable and adaptable. She is great at noticing children’s needs and wants. She works well with others and has great initiative to support Kaiako and tamariki with teaching and learning. She is confident at dealing with challenging behaviours and working with diverse need tamariki. She has developed great relationships with our teaching team and tamariki in a very short time.” (Kelley & Farhat at Te Reanga Childcare Centre)
Helen
“Helen has been a regular relief teacher at our centre for quite some time, building strong, trusting relationships with children, teachers, and whanau. She brings a calm presence to her interactions with children and is also fun, loving, and passionate. From the moment Helen arrives until the end of her shift, she remains engaged and prepared for whatever the day may bring. Her empathy, enthusiasm, and genuine engagement naturally draw children to her. Helen fosters children’s love of learning and their interests, encouraging problem-solving and deeper understanding through thoughtful conversations. She fits seamlessly into our team thanks to her reliability, flexibility, and initiative. Having Helen at our centre truly feels like having another highly valued permanent teacher.” (Kelley & Farhat at Te Reanga Childcare Centre)
Kerry
“Kerry brings extensive knowledge and understanding to the centre as a teacher. We value how seamlessly she fits into our routines and aligns with the natural flow of our day. Kerry is observant, confident, and ready to support in any area, including working with our under-twos. She supports play, encourages children's thinking, responds to individual needs, and maintains consistency. Kerry fully engages as a teacher during her time with us, and her eagerness to go above and beyond is greatly appreciated by the entire team. We truly appreciate her adaptability, initiative, support and consistency that she provides when working in our centre environment.” (Kelley & Farhat at Te Reanga Childcare Centre).
Glenys
"We love that when Glenys comes in, the children are running up to her saying good morning and throwing themselves at her for hugs. Glenys comes in full of energy, with plenty of ideas and activities in her kete for the day. We love having such dedicated and fabulous teachers available every day. " (Rachael, Marton Childcare Centre)
Kerry
"Thank you for having such amazing quality staff Linda. We love having Kerry come in. She’s quickly built a wonderful rapport with our children & families & Kaiako. We love having Kerry join our team. Thank you Linda & Kerry !! " (Rachael, Marton Childcare Centre)