Bizzy Kidz is a bicultural centre, in that we honour both cultures inherent in the Treaty of Waitangi (Tiriti o te Waitangi). Our kaiako (teachers) are committed to using te reo Maori with the tamariki (children) in our centre. We also observe Maori tikanga (customs) in our centre, for example, we would:
- Avoid touching the head where possible. The head is tapu and this is also forbidden in other cultures and religions.
- Avoid putting potae (hats) that are worn on the head on kai tables and surfaces.
- We do not sit or lean on tables and kai surfaces.
- We do not step over others or pass food over their heads.
- We use separate cloths for different areas i.e. kitchen, bathroom, general and floors. This is also a basic hygiene requirement.
- Tamariki sleep with their heads in the same position and feet facing the centre of the room.