Te Kōhanga Reo 20 Hours ECE

Te Kōhanga Reo o Taringamotu

Taumarunui

4.9|

Ages

1–5 years

Roll Size

20 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.9/5

About Te Kōhanga Reo o Taringamotu

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Te Kōhanga Reo o Taringamotu currently has a roll of 20 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Māori tamariki are the largest group (95% 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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Sharon Vandenbos

June 2024

“Kaitupeka Marae was beautiful, you can feel so much love and peace out there. Everything was amazing”

Tussock Rendel

October 2022

“So enjoy our time out there. Very warm friendly people. Beautiful wedding thank you so much.”

Dave Trayner

October 2022

“A very welcoming friendly experience. The hangi Kai was great.”

Kaike Kereopa

April 2019

“Absolutely incredible scenery”

Harmony Love

November 2018

“A marae with good kai, good heart and good laughs. The people are very welcoming and accepting of all kinds. Spacious sleeping places with a huge dining room. Beautiful whenua with amazing views of maunga which will leave you in awe.”