Selena Newman
Selena holds a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood) and is a fully registered teacher with extensive experience in the early childhood sector since 2000. She took a brief hiatus to raise her two boys, but her passion for early childhood education has always been at the core of her career. Selena is dedicated to fostering developmental growth and providing quality learning experiences for young children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her husband, two boys, and twin sister.
Selena oversees the curriculum at Pīwaka supporting the Team Leaders and spends 3 days a week in Kakamatua room.
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Aria Allbon
Aria holds a Bachelor of Education from AUT and was born and raised in West Auckland, where she feels strongly connected to her community. In her spare time, she enjoys music and walking her dog along the beach. Aria is a passionate kaiako with six years of experience, mainly working with children over two. Aria loves creating fun, engaging experiences that support tamariki to learn and grow. She values building a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where tamariki can freely express themselves, while fostering calm and respectful relationships with whānau and the Pīwaka team
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Maddy Kaushal
Maddy joined us in April 2024 and holds a Bachelor of Education Degree (Early Childhood) from India. Maddy has a bubbly personality who is passionate about early childhood education. She enjoys children's company and always strive to create an environment where children's learning and development are ensured. Children are unique and have their own way of learning and growing.
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Amber Le-Pine Williams
Amber has a Bachelor of Education from Auckland University and is fully certified. Amber is born and raised in Waitakere and loves her community. Amber has been working with children for over 8 year and in ECE for 5 years. Amber loves listening to children speak and values their opinion, she believes children are some of the best teachers and remind us to enjoy the little things. Amber enjoys teaching gardening and science and has a passion for sustainability. Amber is a proud mum of 3 and feels privileged to be caring for your tamariki.
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Stevie Wall
Stevie holds a B Ed Early Childhood and is a fully certified teacher. Stevie has been part of the Piwaka whānau since 2018, proudly calling the Muriwai room her home ever since. Outside of mahi, I’m a wife and a mum to my energetic two‑year‑old son, Micah, who keeps me learning, laughing, and constantly inspired.
My teaching is guided by the principles of Te Whāriki, especially whanaungatanga and creating a warm, welcoming sense of belonging. Building genuine, trusting relationships is at the heart of everything I do. I love taking the time to really get to know each child and their whānau — their stories, strengths, cultures, and aspirations so we can work together in a way that feels meaningful and empowering. Through this partnership‑focused approach, Stevie aims to uplift each child’s mana, nurture their confidence, and support them to shine in their own unique learning journey.
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