Become a Member

Be part of our organisation

Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association (NZCA) is a membership organisation that represents early childhood centres throughout New Zealand.  Individuals and NZCA students can also become members.

Members of NZCA receive the following benefits:

Employer advice and support

Employment advice and support through our website, publications and our membership services team. Access to an online supplier guide where you can rate, review and recommend suppliers to the ECE sector.  

Free 0800 EC ADVICE helpline

Your on-the-spot advice line for ECE and employment advice.

Latest early childhood sector information

Keep abreast of news and initiatives within the sector through news and information straight to your inbox, a monthly Member Update and copy of our quarterly full colour member magazine Iti Rearea.

NZCA Annual Conference

Discounted tickets for the NZCA Annual Conference, a professional development opportunity not to be missed, with thought provoking workshops and inspiring national and international keynotes.

Member discounts and benefits 

Save your centre hundreds of dollars every year through discounts on staff uniforms, teaching & learning supplies, hygiene products, vehicle rental, an insurance package and direct debit payment scheme. 

Advocacy 

Have input to policy in early childhood education. Help shape our submissions to government and other agencies as we advocate for quality early childhood education.

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"Miramar Baptist Childcare Centre staff has found the support provided by Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association invaluable… "

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