Kōhanga Reo

KAUPAPA (Principles)

The Kōhanga Reo was inpired by kaumātua for the purpose of the restoration and development of Te Reo me ōna Tikanga within whānau. The Kōhanga Reo movement was a response to the dire state of Te Reo Māori (the Māori language). In 1913 over 90% of Māori school children could speak the language; by 1975 this figure had fallen to less than 5%. The Kōhanga Reo movement was driven by Māori, with an emphasis on a total Māori-language immersion setting and involvement by whānau. The first Kōhanga Reo opened at Wainuiomata in 1982, followed by Waiwhetu and then us here at Kokiri Marae. 

THE FOUR POU (Framework)

Pou 1 Te Reo Māori anake

Pou 2 Whānau management

Pou 3 Accountability

Pou 4 Provide for the total well-being of mokopuna and whānau

THE FOUR POU WILL ENSURE

• security of Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga
• Whānau providing a supportive, caring and nurturing environment for mokopuna
• Whānau protection of kaupapa
• Whānau sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and skills
• Greater respect and appreciation of each other
• Sustainability of the kaupapa Māori
• Providing a learning environment that encapsulates Te Ao Māori

WHAT IS THE COST?

Whānau contributions are discussed in person to ensure mokopuna and whānau can attend Kōhanga

Kōkiri Marae 7-9 Barnes St, Seaview, Lower Hutt

Kokiri Marae manages a number of Kohanga Reo operations in the greater Hutt Valley area.  Kokiri Marae launched its Kōhanga Reo in 1978.

The spacious Kōhanga Reo caters for two age groups with pepe up to two years old in one area and tamariki from two to five years old in the other.

Kokiri Marae are licensed to take 25 under 2 year olds and 50 2 to 5 years old. We employ qualified Kaiako and provide staff with opportunities for professional development. The Kohanga Reo operates between the hours of 8am to 4pm Monday to Fridays including school holidays, and by arrangement from 7am to 5pm.

Kokiri Marae Kōhanga Reo also provides a pick up and drop off service for tamariki by special arrangement in the wider Hutt Valley region.

Te Hono ki Kōkiri 6 - 8 Wicklow Grove, Wainuiomata

Te Hono Ki Kokiri operates out of a purpose built facility. It is situated in a cul-de-sac with limited traffic on the edge of a park which has quality playground facilities. Te Hono itself is fully fenced with ample space for outdoor play.

Te Hono ki Kokiri are licensed to take 10 under 2 year olds and 15 2 to 5 year olds.

We employ qualified Kaiako and provide staff with opportunities for professional development.

The Kohanga Reo operates between the hours of 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday including school holidays.

Paparākau - 58 Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt

Paparakau Te Kohanga Reo operates out of a Marae type environment with open spaces and a separate space for the under 2s. Its founders Millie and Ginger Te Maro contributed many, many voluntary hours to the establishment and development of this facility. Kokiri Marae supported Ginger and Millie with the development of Paparakau and since their deaths have gone on to manage and support Paparakau, in its on-going development.

Paparakau are licensed to take 8 under 2 year olds and 22 2 to 5 year olds we employ qualified Kaiako and provide staff with opportunities for professional development.

The Kohanga Reo operates between the hours of 8.00 to 4.30 Monday to Friday including school holidays

WHAKAPĀ MAI

• Phone (04) 939 7157 and ask for Daphne
• Come and see us at Kokiri Marae 7-9 Barnes St, Seaview, Lower Hutt 5014
• Complete the Contact Form to have someone call you back