Ministry of Education of New Zealand

10/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/03/2024 18:23

Severe weather in the Otago region

Severe weather in the Otago region

04 October 2024

As a result of the severe weather impacting communities in the Otago region 33 early learning and kōhanga reo services are closed, affecting 1,305 learners, as of 11.45am today. This includes scheduled closures. All schools and kura are closed due to school holidays.

Schools, kura and early learning services are following the advice of local Civil Defence and other emergency Services. The decision to close remains that of the boards for schools and centre managers and owners for Early Learning services.

The best information will come from early learning services and schools themselves. Parents and whānau are advised to check their service's/school's website or Facebook page or contact them directly for the latest information.

Our Te Mahau (regional) offices are in touch with their schools, kura and early learning services to see what support we can provide.

Early learning and kōhanga reo services closed

  • Abbotsford Kindergarten
  • Andersons Bay Community Kindergarten
  • Aurora Tamariki Early Years Care and Kindergarten
  • Balfour Playcentre
  • Bear Park - St Clair
  • BestStart Montessori Mosgiel
  • Bluff Kindergarten
  • East Taieri Preschool Inc
  • Family Ties Educare - Musselburgh
  • Green Street Early Learning Centre
  • Kai Kids Preschool
  • Kiddies Campus Early Learning Centre
  • Learning Links Montessori
  • Little Rock Preschool
  • Little Wonders Childcare (Roslyn)
  • Little Wonders St Kilda
  • Mighty Minds Montessori House of Children
  • Otago Childcare Centre Inc
  • Pioneers Elm Row
  • Queens Preschool
  • Riverton Childcare
  • Roslyn Bush Playcentre
  • Space Southland
  • Te Kōhanga Reo Manaaki Tamariki
  • Waianiwa Kindergarten
  • Waikiwi Kindergarten
  • York Place Preschool & Nursery

Scheduled closures

  • Arthur Burns Preschool
  • Balclutha Playcentre
  • Clinton Playcentre
  • Islington Early Childhood Centre Inc
  • Lower Waitaki Playcentre
  • North East Valley Baptist Community Centre

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