Kindergartens are where pre-school children learn based off play, song and practical experiences. Kindergartens have operated in New Zealand since the 1880s, with a Kindergarten Union being formed to represent them in 1926. After the Second World War the government provided funding for kindergartens and their numbers increased.

This post-war slide would have been shown in cinema intermissions. It is not explicitly mentioned where this kindergarten was located, but Johnston Street in Foxton is the most likely place. The 'Gaetime' name suggests happiness and play with each 'step' the child takes bringing them closer to success. It is likely that this slide was made in the 1950s during New Zealand's 'baby boom' which resulted in demands for more schools across the country.

Judging by the size of the steps compared to the children the next generation had a steep climb ahead of them! 

Inscription on back – Theresa Hinemoa McDonald

Full length childhood photo of Theresa Hinemoa McDonald,standing in garden wearing light coloured dress with long sleeves and pintucking on skirt, beading at neck, dark sash, dark stockings and boots. Hair down.

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Label attached – 3 age groups of Theresa Hinemoa (younger daughter of Hector Jnr)

Formal threequarter length studio childhood portrait of Theresa Hinemoa McDonald wearing light coloured coat and hat, fur muff, two string pearl necklace.

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Studio portrait of Doris Olive Hughes and Iris Ellen Hughes. Doris holds a bunch of cut flowers in her hand and is standing beside Iris who is sitting astride a rocking horse.

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Lorna Ransom seated on a rocking horse probably aged about 3 years.

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Two unidentified girls, aged about 3 years on a wooden rocking horse. The girls are dressed identically in woollen dresses, ankle socks and black shoes. They could possibly be twins.

1 B&W photo print, mounted

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Child on a rocking horse.

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A child on a rocking horse.

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Dix

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Norman Gates with Ernie, David & Dawne

Ernie with Molly the Pony & her Foal Phyllis

Ernie & Dorothy Cresswell on Molly the Shetland Pony.

c. 1945

Ernie Gates with Mother (Iris) & father (Norman)

Ernie, David, Norman (father) Dawne Gates & Ivan Lawton, who was from the USA 7 was based at Kimberley Air Force Base in Levin, had a delayed action Camera which was used for this Picture.

Ernie with his Grandfather W F Cresswell & Aunt Dorothy Cresswell. The cottage, as was all of Waitarere until late 1939, had no Electricity or Telephone.

Ernie Gates and his pet lamb.

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1940.

   #CaptureYourHorowhenua photography competition - Nature & Adventure / April 2022.   

  On Top Of The World! Miss 6 loves exploring every stick hut she comes across on our morning walks at Foxton Beach.  

 #CaptureYourHorowhenua is a district-wide amateur photography competition that encourages Horowhenua residents to showcase what they love about their district. The images are exhibited at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, and the winner is decided by public vote.     

 #CaptureYourHorowhenua photography competition - Nature & Adventure / April 2022.  

Photos taken at Waitārere Beach.

Photographer: Rebecca Dodds

 #CaptureYourHorowhenua is a district-wide amateur photography competition that encourages Horowhenua residents to showcase what they love about their district. The images are exhibited at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, and the winner is decided by public vote.    

  #CaptureYourHorowhenua photography competition - Nature & Adventure / April 2022.  

Photos taken at Waitārere Beach.

Photographer: Rebecca Dodds 

#CaptureYourHorowhenua is a district-wide amateur photography competition that encourages Horowhenua residents to showcase what they love about their district. The images are exhibited at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, and the winner is decided by public vote.    

The Stannard boys. Peter, Bob and David.

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Written on bottom of photo – Les MicHael Swan Penciled on back – 51

Written on separate sheet of paper - 10 acre block owned (100 year lease) James McTaggart. Site of Levin North School Kindy on York St. is now on site of old home. From left – Michael Swan, Les Judd around 1948. Donated by Wilf Lincoln & Rees Lincoln (nee Judd).

Les Judd and Michael swan, c.1948 The two boys are standing in backyard by clothes-line.

Written on separate sheet of paper - 10 acre block owned (100 year lease) James McTaggart. Site of Levin North School Kindy on York St. is now on site of old home.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”