Te Kōhanga Reo 20 Hours ECE

Te Kōhanga Reo o Tarimano

Awahou North-Rotorua
4.9|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
24 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.9/5

About Te Kōhanga Reo o Tarimano

Te Kōhanga Reo o Tarimano is a te kōhanga reo in Awahou North-Rotorua, 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 Tarimano, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Te Kōhanga Reo o Tarimano currently has a roll of 24 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 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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Chris Tamwoy Music
September 2025

“Beautiful Experience here. Officially welcomed onto their country by the local Elders - Culture Strong and a great feeling of connection to the land. Big Love from Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait Islands. -Australia).”

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nathan simon
October 2024

“Mixed feelings/Emotional as this is not an event that family/friends want to come back to....celebrating the loss of loved one.😢”

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ladubba
December 2023

“Love this place. My nan comes from this marae. The beautiful awahou awa is close by, good for a swim if you can brave the cold waters. ❤”

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Bonnie Tu'iuli-Stamm
October 2022

“Clean tidy place. Attended a tangi there for a dear friend. Hosts were friendly welcoming and v supportive. Beautiful day for a funeral service held outside. Urupa was nearby just up the road and kai afterwards was yummy reka delicious. My 1st time there @ this amazing facility. Well done! Blessings ♥”

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Tonilyn Ututaonga
September 2019

“What a beautiful Marae, Tarimano has been upgraded with style and beauty it has a life of its own. Has plenty of parking, lots of space for families and friends alike, I enjoyed my time spent here with family. Awesome!”

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Contact Details

68 Gloucester Road, Awahou North-Rotorua

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