Shaping Futures with Samoan Values

Building strong foundations for every child

We’ve served families for over 30 years — teaching children in both Samoan and English, grounded in Christian faith, culture, and love.

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Years Serving Our Aiga

Rooted in care and culture

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Caring Staff Members

Guiding hands, loving hearts

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Learning Age Groups

Tailored care for every stage

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34 Years Experience

Trusted by generations of Samoan families in Auckland.

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About Us

We’ve been teaching with purpose since 1991

For over 30 years, we’ve supported children to grow in both Samoan and English. Grounded in faith, family, and cultural identity. We care for infants and toddlers, prepare preschoolers for school, and always put aiga first.

Safe, Trusted, Family-Focused

Our team builds strong relationships with both children and parents.

Recognised for Full Samoan Language Immersion Excellence

We nurture confidence and school readiness through an immersion approach.

Child Care & Kindergarten

Our Programmes

We offer full Samoan language immersion with care

Infants & Toddlers (Under 3s)

Personalised care for babies and toddlers, following home routines and helping each child settle at their own pace. Parents are supported every step of the way.

Preschool Programme (Over 3s)

A full Samoan language immersion programme that prepares tamaiti for school and life. We support growth in confidence, language, and identity.

Support their development today

Helping kids grow through play and learning

At Faavae Mautu Aoga Amata, children explore, learn, and grow in a caring environment shaped by culture, faith, and full Samoan language immersion. Every child is supported to build confidence, language, and identity.

How Its Work

Simple Enrolment Process for families

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Submit an Enquiry

Contact us online, by phone, or in person to express your interest.

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Visit the Centre

We’ll invite you for a kōrero and walk-through to meet our staff and see the environment.

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Confirm Start Date

We’ll work with you to set a date that suits your child’s needs and routine.

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Begin with Confidence

Your child starts their journey with us, supported, settled, and welcomed into our aiga.

Life at Faavae Mautu

Rooted in culture, growing with care

Learning Through Hands-On Activities
Learning Through Play
Loving and Safe Environment
Building Friendships and Confidence
Outdoor Exploration and Play
30+ Years Serving Our Community

Why families trust us

Skilled, caring, and culturally grounded

Our team brings years of experience, deep cultural knowledge, and a love for teaching. We’ve helped hundreds of children grow strong in both learning and identity, supported by dedicated a’oga staff and loving whānau.

Qualified Teachers 98%
Full Samoan Language Immersion and Cultural Learning 100%

What Parents Say

Faavae Mautu Aoga Amata has been so welcoming and helpful. My son started not being able to be understood—now he speaks so clearly. He has thrived so much. The teachers are amazing, positive, and supportive.

It’s not just a school; it feels like a second family."
Ruby Curry, Parent

"Kemba is heavily supported by the staff here. They understand his condition and have always worked around it with encouragement.

I am pleased and appreciative of all they do."
Kemba’s Mother

“E muamua ona momoli le agaga fa’afetai ma le fa’amalo iā outou susuga faiaoga mo le galuega fita aemaise lo outou gāpatia ma le onosai aūāoga a le fānau. Fa’afetai mo galuega lelei, fa’afetai fa’ālofa, fa’afetai fa’ālepaia. Ia fa’amanuia tele le Atua i fuafuaga ma galuega fai o lenei tausaga.

O lo’o fa’ailoa lava le tele o le suiga i le atalii i ana fa’atinoga i le fale ma ana taumafai uma. Manuia tele lenei aso i le fau ma galuega. Fa’afetai.”

PJ

Why Families Choose Us

We blend Early Childhood Education with culture, language, and care. Our Samoan immersion teachers understand the value of aiga and alofa; every child is seen, loved, and supported. For over 20 years, our a’oga has helped tamaiti grow strong in both identity and learning.

Begin Your A’oga Amata Experience Now

We’re here to help your child thrive in both learning and identity. Enrol now and become part of our Faavae Mautu Family.

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