Our Story
In 1992, Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Rangimaria was established with 30 mokopuna. They also had 3 smaller house Kōhanga Reo of 10 mokopuna each. Initially these Kōhanga Reo were located in Otahūhū. After many years of struggle to find land, the whānau relocated to 218 Puhinui Road in August 1995. Unfortunately, Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Rangimaria was closed for operation.
Te Tari-ā-rohe o Tāmaki ki te Tonga was relocated to this building site in 2018 and it was an opportunity to establish a Kōhanga Reo along side the Tāmaki office.
Te Kōhanga Reo ki Puhinui was officially opened on the 28th February 2019 with a role of 14 tamariki and 5 kaimahi.
Today we hold a role of 40 tamariki, with 14 kaimahi in various positions.
Our Philosophy
To provide the very best environment of a high quality for our mokopuna so that they grow safe and confident within te ao Māori, within the ihi of the whānau.
To provide a positive work environment and working conditions for all kaimahi.
To provide a happy place for the whānau no matter what.
To reinforce the vision of our Kaumātua for the survival and development of te reo me ōna tikanga through the mokopuna and ourselves as whānau