About the author Aimee Hawke is an ECC Executive Member based in the Hawkes Bay. An Owner operator of 3 services. some funding surety – and perhaps like Auckland in the extended Covid Lockdowns – regional relief in the form of extended Frequent Absence Rule exemptions – many children don’t have the access to their centres they once did – bridges are down and the commute between Napier and Hastings can now take up to 5 times longer – all of these are factor in unstable attendance. Slips at The DEN Sindy Cormack (The DEN), Simon Laube (ECC CEO) & Melody Stuckey (Havelock North Family centre) It is likely to be years before roading networks are back to normal. I feel proud of my community and the way we gathered around each other – supported and got on with providing quality ECE to our tamariki. A special shout out to those ECE teams from out of town who offered their support, love and gumboots to help – we all appreciate you reaching out to us. Your insurance sorted 0800 765 429 crombielockwood.co.nz /childproof Protecting over 1500 childcare centres with specialised business insurance. June 2023 { 17 }
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