Ngā Kaimahi | Our Staff
Where the Passion Begins
Jo Ashwell
Founder | Director
Nanny Jo is the heart and soul of Tamarau. Our kind but fearless director who governs with humility, kindness and a little steel
when required!
Chris Ashwell
Founder | Director
Papa Chris is the backbone of Tamarau. Quietly working behind the scenes, you will find him busy outside or in the shed tinkering and fixing broken toys and resources.
Christine Taare
Tumuaki | Centre Manager
Tamarau is incredibly blessed to have Kōkā Christine at the helm of Tamarau. She has a passion for improving the well-being and education of tamariki, and over 30 years of experience in the Early Childhood
Education Sector.
Wiki Spooner
Kaiako | Teacher
Kōkā Wiki is committed to helping children explore and learn in a hands-on environment. Nothing brings her more happiness than seeing the growth and evolution of the
many tamariki she has taught and cared for.
Rāwinia Gerrard
Kaiako | Teacher
Kōkā Rāwinia has recently returned home from the mighty Waikato, bringing with her a wealth of pūkenga from her years of experience in Te Kōhanga Reo. Her ukulele skills are worthy of mention!
Tiana Spooner
Kaiako | Teacher
With a warm and bubbly nature, Kōkā Tiana is an amazing asset for Tamarau. Her warmth, creativity and unending patience, makes her a great colleague and a wonderful Kaiako!
Julie-Ann Max
Kaiako | Teacher
Tania Baker
Kaiako | Teacher
Kōkā Tania has been an integral part of Tamarau from the beginning. She resigned from her full-time role to focus on whānau.
We are so glad to still have her with us on a part-time basis.
Sarah Jones
Kaiako | Reliever
Arahia Whanarere
Kaiāwhina | Support Staff
Kōkā Ari brings a special spark to our Centre. Adaptable and ready to help in any way she can, you may also glimpse her having races with our tamariki!
Hinetera Stewart
Kaiāwhina | Support Staff
With her soulful voice and delightful cooking, Kōkā Hine has a kete of skills that she shares so happily with us all, creating warmth and that homely belonging in our whare.
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Heidi Geihe
Kaimahi | Administrator
Kōkā Heidi has 14 yrs experience in all things admin and has been a part of Tamarau as a whānau member for the past 5 years. She will be busy making sure that Tamarau is running smoothly each day, providing support for all the Kaiako, tamariki
and their whānau