MANZ is a collective of schools (ELS, primary and high schools), organisations and individual members who work together to provide and promote Montessori education in Aotearoa. It is governed by a voluntary Council and managed by an executive and administration officer, in consultation with members. MANZ mission is to support the community to deliver excellent Montessori programmes that enable the holistic development of all tamariki/rangatira (0-18 years). The Montessori philosophy aims to educate and nurture every aspect of tamariki/rangatira to enable them to become the best possible version of themselves and to help them achieve an innate love of learning that will stay with them throughout their life.
