Te Kōhanga Reo 20 Hours ECE

Te Kōhanga Reo o Kōpūāwai

Nelson

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

21 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Te Kōhanga Reo o Kōpūāwai

Te Kōhanga Reo o Kōpūāwai is a te kōhanga reo in Nelson, 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 Kōhanga Reo o Kōpūāwai, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Te Kōhanga Reo o Kōpūāwai currently has a roll of 21 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Māori tamariki are the largest group (86% 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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Mike E

November 2018

“Awesome Kohunga Reo with opportunities for parents to attend alongside their Tamariki Opportunities for learning and advancement in Te Reo Maori proficiencies Two separate whare for age specific programmes, and activities, and a shared playground Tamariki can attend Powhiri and events at the Wharenui or host their own Kaupapa at Kopuawai Tamariki visit the Kaumatua (Elders) of Whakatu Marae Kopuawai is a developed, practiced, child and family focused, entry into Te Ao Maori Highly Recommended”