Hineteiwaiwa Te Kōhanga Reo

The only full immersion Māori early childhood service | kōhanga reo on the University of Auckland City Campus – a place where te reo Māori lives, tamariki thrive and whānau feel at home!

Ngā mihinui ki a koe mō te rau mai I tō tamaiti, ki te hono mai a whānau ki te whānau o Hineteiwaiwa Te Kōhanga Reo.
Tēnā rawa atu koe.

A place to grow, learn and belong in Te ao Māori

Hineteiwaiwa Te Kōhanga Reo is beside Waipapa Marae and proudly operated by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

As the only kōhanga reo on the City Campus, we provide a nurturing space where tamariki are immersed in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori. Our outdoor play area connects tamariki with Papatūānuku, encouraging curiosity, play and discovery through nature.

Supported by the Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust, our programme is grounded in kaupapa Māori values. Tamariki learn through relationships, language and cultural identity, guided by fluent, qualified kaiako who bring depth, aroha and stability to the kōhanga reo.

Established over 30 years ago to support tauira Māori and their whānau, Hineteiwaiwa continues to serve a diverse community. Today, we welcome all whānau - Māori and non-Māori - who value a rich, culturally grounded start to their tamariki learning journey.

Our kaupapa and whānau commitment

We are guided by the Korowai framework of Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust, with a strong focus on te reo revitalisation, whakapapa and wellbeing.

Located in the rohe of Ngāti Whātua, we honour the mana of mana whenua and support tamariki to explore their own pepeha and whakapapa - building identity and belonging from the earliest age.

Our kōhanga thrives through collective strength, supported by:

A passionate team of fluent kaiako and an experienced kaiwhakahaere
A skilled and engaged whānau, including Māori professionals
Wraparound support from the University, including operations, management and student services
Resources, training and guidance from Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Together, we ensure Hineteiwaiwa remains a place where te reo lives, tamariki flourish and kaupapa Māori leads the way.

Morimoria a Tātou tamariki ko rātou hoki te iwi mō āpopo (Nurture our tamariki for they are our future generation)

Licensed for children aged 7 months - 6 years.
Opening hours: 8-5pm Monday to Friday.