Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakaahurangi
About Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakaahurangi
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 Whakaahurangi, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakaahurangi currently has a roll of 18 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (89% of the roll), alongside 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
“My daughter goes to kohanga reo at Whakaahurangi marae. Herewini Nopera is the caretaker of the marae and Head teacher. He is an absolute credit to this marae and to our area. If you have free time, take part in his evening te reo maori lessons, which are available to anyone from beginners to more advanced speakers.”
“Such a beautiful location with awesome local stories.”
“Ataahua (beautiful) one of my best experiences on a Marae...”
“The marae whanau are amazing to deal with when it comes to organizing events and making you feel welcome”
“Wasnt there for long but this marae is awesome man. Huge spaces, i think they might they have an endless supply of mattresses. Dinning area is huge so is the kitchen and lounge area. Kids also able to play outside as there it has a big compound with plenty of grass. Only 1 thing i would suggest is a sign on the road to back parking and front entry.”
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