Te Kōhanga Reo 20 Hours ECE

Te Heti Te Kohanga Reo

Whanganui, Castlecliff
3.8|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
67 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
3.8/5

About Te Heti Te Kohanga Reo

Te Heti Te Kohanga Reo is a te kōhanga reo in Castlecliff, Whanganui, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families wanting total immersion in te reo Māori and kaupapa Māori, with strong community and whānau involvement. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Te Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo centres are Māori immersion environments committed to the revitalisation of te reo Māori, with learning led by whānau and grounded in kaupapa Māori. They cater to families who want their tamariki fully immersed in Māori language and cultural practices, fostering strong identity, confidence, and intergenerational language transmission.

What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?

20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Te Heti Te Kohanga Reo, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Te Heti Te Kohanga Reo currently has a roll of 67 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Māori tamariki are the largest group (91% of the roll), alongside pacific, other children.

Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.

Parent Reviews

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Misty Kaiz&mohiti
February 2025
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Richard Iceman
October 2022

“Children aren't safe at all”

TT
tonyka terangi
July 2019
LT
Louise Teepa
January 2018

“Very good staff and childcare”

RD
Renee Downey
August 2017

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Contact Details

46 Hinau Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui

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