Te Kōhanga Reo o Kākāriki

Committed to the kaupapa of Te Reo Māori

At Te Kōhanga Reo o Kākāriki we believe a focus on learning through Te Ao Māori provides our tamariki with a caring environment where they build confidence and a strong cultural identity. 

Our tamariki and their whanau experience a secure and safe place where each member is entitled to respect and the best of care.

Through focused learning and play, we prepare our tamariki for the next stage of their education in kura kaupapa or a mainstream school with confidence in Te Reo Māori.

5 Reasons Whanau Love Kākāriki

• Our dedicated kaimahi work hard to ensure that tamariki have days where learning is both stimulating and fun.
• We prepare healthy and nutritious meals daily for your tamariki that will help keep them active and engaged.
• Convenient hours are offered to accommodate your working whanau.
• Located in West Auckland. We offer an extensive outdoor play area with a clean, well-resourced indoor space.
• We welcome all whanau who want their children to learn and play in a full immersion te reo Māori environment.

Te Kōhanga Reo

The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.

Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.

Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.

The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:

• total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
• whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
• accountability
• health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.

The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:

• security in te reo Māori
• a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
• whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
• greater respect and appreciation of each other.