Te Kōhanga Reo 20 Hours ECE

Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Whare Maha

Auckland, Mairangi Bay

Ages

1–5 years

Roll Size

28 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Whare Maha

Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Whare Maha is a te kōhanga reo in Mairangi Bay, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 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 Ngā Whare Maha, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Whare Maha currently has a roll of 28 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Māori tamariki are the largest group (96% of the roll), alongside pacific 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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Carat Jaycee (Jaycee)

December 2020

Freda Amopiu

February 2020

“Great Kohanga Reo”

Rawiri Julian

November 2019

“We ask them some questions and they gave great advice kind regards”

Kai T-Aki

December 2018

“The theme of the korowai of the kohanga reo is very beautiful..and all the children..”

Kacey Cummane

March 2018

“He tino pai tenei kohanga me nga kai mahi hoki. Great for people like me who don't speak te reo Maori and have to get their partner to translate for them.”