Te Kōhanga Reo 20 Hours ECE

Te Kōhanga Reo o Papakai

Turangi

Ages

1–5 years

Roll Size

12 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

3/5

About Te Kōhanga Reo o Papakai

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Te Kōhanga Reo o Papakai currently has a roll of 12 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Māori tamariki make up the entire roll.

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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Akuhata Roberts

November 2021

Cedric Campbell

December 2017

“ALL THE WHANAU THAT WHAKAPAPA TO PAPAKAI NEED TO GET OFF THERE BIG A AND PITCH IN TO HELP THE TUTORS ON UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF THE KOHANGA. NEVER SEEN ANY OF THOSE FELLAS WITH FLASH CARS AND HOUSES EVER LEND A HAND COME ON BROTHER LOVE THERE'S ONLY A COUPLE OF PEOPLE HELPING CHUR”