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This paper is an exploration of historical, philosophical and political perspectives underlying Maori and Western early childhood education and care. The paper investigates and analyses a range of powerful influences, theories and events that have impacted on and shaped early childhood care and education services in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. It examines the connection between historical, social, political, cultural and economic conditions and early childhood services, to make links to issues and practices in early childhood education with the contemporary political and economic context.