When seconds matter, the kōhanga is ready
Purpose built emergency readiness for kōhanga reo and early childhood settings: earthquakes, severe weather, lockdowns and evacuations.
The first hours rely on what is already in the room
In an emergency, early childhood settings respond immediately and often with little outside support. Whether sheltering in place, managing a lockdown, or evacuating with little warning, kaiako work with whatever is already onsite.
Most kōhanga have a plan. Not every kōhanga has the supplies on hand to back that plan up on the day it counts, organised for the youngest tamariki and a mixed age group.
When it happens, kaiako do not get time to prepare. They respond with what is in the room. The time to prepare is today.
Kōhanga Emergency Readiness Backpack
Ordering for multiple sites or through funding? Enquire here.
Tailored for younger tamariki and mixed age kōhanga settings. Helps keep children safe, calm, warm and organised in the critical period after a disruption while whānau reunification takes place. Weight: approx. 7.4kg.
Everything in one organised, grab and go system
Practical essentials packed and grouped by category, so any kaiako can find what they need fast.
🛑Emergency essentials
- 1 x Waterproof 40L backpack
- 1 x Torch / radio / powerbank
- 1 x 3 in 1 charge cable
- 1 x 12V charger
- 2 x Headlamps with batteries
- 1 x Hi vis vest
- 1 x Survival whistle
- 6 x Glow sticks
- 2 x External drawstring bags (kai & nappy)
- 2 x A3 zip bags
🚑First aid & health
- 1 x Large first aid kit
- 10 x Child KN95 masks
- 4 x Adult KN95 masks
- 1 x Hand sanitiser
- 1 x Pack of baby wipes
- 1 x Baby change mat
- 6 x Packs of tissues / toilet paper
- 12 x Hazardous waste plastic bags
- 2 x Earmuffs
- 1 x Pair of work gloves
- Milton sanitiser tablets
- 3 x Dummies
🍴Food & water
- 1 x 10L water container
- Water purification tablets
- 8 x 6+ months squeeze pouches
- 4 x 3+ years squeeze pouches
- 2 x Packs of snax crackers
- 2 x Boxes of Karicare formula sachets
- 3 x Baby bottles
- 1 x Pack of cups
🏕Shelter & tools
- 12 x Emergency mylar blankets
- 1 x Tarpaulin
- 1 x Paracord rope
- 1 x Roll of duct tape
📑Child safety & organisation
- 1 x Activity pack with pencils
- 1 x Reading book in te reo
- 1 x Child ID wristband set
- 1 x Notebook
- 1 x Pen
- 1 x Permanent marker
- 1 x Kōhanga emergency handbook
40L waterproof pack
Kai & nappy bags
Tailored for tamariki
Easy to maintain
Designed with aroha
Four simple steps
Tell us your numbers
Your kōhanga name, a contact, and how many tamariki you care for.
We assess the fit
We talk through the right setup for your setting and group sizes.
Funding support
Where it helps, we provide quotes and documentation for grant applications.
Delivery & briefing
We coordinate supply and run your kaiako through the resources.
Equipping more than one kōhanga?
Whether you need one backpack or one for every site, we can help. We handle bulk orders, purchase orders and invoicing, and we support funding and grant applications where it makes the difference.
Enquire for your kōhangaBuilt with kōhanga, not handed down from a manual
The Kōhanga Emergency Readiness Backpack was shaped through co-design with early childhood settings and learnings from completed projects, tailored for the youngest tamariki across Aotearoa.
Supporting kōhanga reo, early childhood centres, playcentres, Pacific early learning centres, rural and community childcare providers, and home based educators.
Good to know
Who is the Kōhanga pack designed for?
- It is tailored for younger tamariki and mixed age early childhood settings, sized to support 10+ children and 3 adults. If you run a primary school classroom, the Classroom Survival Backpack is the better fit.
Can we order on a purchase order or invoice?
- Yes. Plenty of organisations order this way. Get in touch and we will sort the paperwork.
Can you help with funding?
- Often, yes. We can provide quotes and supporting documentation to help with grant and funding applications.
Is the handbook in te reo?
- The pack includes a children's reading book in te reo Māori. The emergency handbook itself is in English. Talk to us about customisation for your setting.
How is this different from the Classroom pack?
- The Classroom Survival Backpack is built for school aged students and rooms of up to 25. The Kōhanga pack is tailored for younger tamariki and mixed age settings, with infant care items like formula, bottles and nappies.
Tell us what you need
Bulk orders, funding and customisation. Our team will be in touch.
