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Te Wānanga-o-Raukawa is a unique centre of higher learning devoted to the world of Māori knowledge, (Mātauranga Māori).

Otaki is located mid-way between the cities of Wellington and Palmerston North, with the Tararua Ranges behind and the Tasman Ocean to the front. It has a strong cultural history - this is reflected by the local marae and the Maori educational options which begin with several Kohanga-reo and go through to tertiary level at Te Wananga o Raukawa. Sheep & dairy farming and market gardening were once central to the local economy - these still occur but to lesser extent. Montessori, Playcentre, 3 play groups, two child-care centres (one bi-lingual , nga kohanga-reo and Otaki Kindergarten are the early childhood educational options. The Kindergarten was opened in 1974 and is a purpose-built building. Several trees have gained maturity and add their strength and interest to the outside area. In 2009 the building was extended to include an office/whānau space and a boundary was shifted. This gave us access to another piece of land for gardening. Our philosophy is based on supporting children’s learning and development, valuing and encouraging whanau involvement, fostering children’s connections with the natural environment and incorporating taha Maori into the curriculum. There is a strong focus on sustainable practices and environmental education. In 2008 we were part of the Ministry of Education’s “Centre of Innovation” programme, and supported by Researchers we were investigating ways children develop respect for the natural environment. “Looking after each other, ourselves and our place” challenges us to monitor practice and to be mindful of ways we can reduce, re-use, re-cycle and re-think about the resources we use.

Poupou Huia Te Reo is a ***free online course made up of a series of audio lessons and online activities. Well-known fairytales and the daily activities of a real whānau provide a context for learning. Students can fashion a learning schedule that suits their daily routine. Aimed at beginners through to intermediate learners Poupou Huia Te Reo teaches language intended for use in the home, at work and in everyday situations. Students will learn how to talk about common activities in a way that reflects Māori ways of thinking and doing things ***This course is free to domestic students living in New Zealand and New Zealand citizens living overseas. Costs will apply for non-New Zealand citizens. Please contact us on 0800 WANANGA or tetomonga@twor-otaki.ac.nz if you would like further information.

Term 2 2013 dates Monday 6 May until Friday 12 July. Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to Otaki Montessori Pre-school. Our two classrooms Kea and Tui cater for children aged between 2 and a half years to

At Splash Quilting we have heaps of yummy batik fabrics for sale, we have classes for those wishing to learn quilting and we have lots of quilts for sale.

Traditional M?ori weaving and carving school of Te W?nanga o Raukawa.

Otaki is located mid-way between the cities of Wellington and Palmerston North, with the Tararua Ranges behind and the Tasman Ocean to the front. It has a strong cultural history - this is reflected by the local marae and the Maori educational options w

We are a community based preschool that offer top quality preschool education for 2.5-6 year olds, our team of teachers are passionate about the Montessori philosophy and offer an extended learning program. Our preschool is amongst a peaceful and serene

At Splash Quilting we have heaps of yummy batik fabrics for sale, we have classes for those wishing to learn quilting and we have lots of quilts for sale.