
Te Puna Reo is an accredited early learning centre committed to providing quality early learning for pepī (babies) and nohinohi (toddlers), Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei established the early learning centre, Te Puna Reo Okahukura in 2007.
The Back to School grant provides financial assistance for purchasing educational resources and/or contributing to fees.
If you choose to apply for the Puna or Kohanga Reo education grant, you will not be eligible to receive the Back to School grant.
Apply for a Back to School Grant via the Whānau Portal.
| Age | $ | Open Date | Close Date |
| 0-18 y/o | $300.00 per year | 7 Jan 2020 | 30 Sep 2020 |
This grant is to provide financial assistance for pēpi enrolled in kaupapa māori learning environments such as Puna Reo or Kohanga Reo. The grant is to help subsidise childcare fees and will be paid directly to the Puna Reo or Kohanga Reo.
If you choose to apply for the Back to School grant, you will not be eligible to receive the Puna Reo and Kohanga Reo education grant.
Apply for a Puna Reo & Kohanga Reo Education Grant via the Whānau Portal.
| Age | $ | Open Date | Close Date |
| 0-2 y/o | Conditions Apply | 7 Jan 2020 | 30 Sep 2020 |
The swimming grant is to help with swimming lessons and also encourages keeping active.
Apply for a Swimming Grant via the Whānau Portal.
| Age | $ | Open Date |
| 0-99+ y/o | $70 per term | Each Term |
A comprehensive health insurance policy for all hapū members to improve health and wellbeing. Includes coverage of specialists, GP, professional services and much more. The cost is directly paid to the health insurance company.
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Ōrākei Health is proudly owned and operated by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. We provide quality general health and medical care for whānau/families living in East Auckland.
Our clinic is situated at the Eastridge Mall in Ōrākei and is an affordable low-cost service with qualified and experienced staff.
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A Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei iwi investment savings scheme that encourages whānau to save for a better future. Each year $500.00 is contributed towards a savings scheme for each member.
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Tamariki Ora/Well Child is a home-based service offered to tamariki birth to 4 years. Tamariki Ora/Well Child services can support you to protect and improve your child’s health so he/she can grow and develop to their full potential.
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This is a free kaupapa Māori ante-natal wānanga to support hapū māmā and whānau on their parenting journey. The wānanga is for hapū māmā who are registered with Tamariki Ora. Email tamarikiora@nwo.iwi.nz to find out dates and for more information.
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A beautifully curated pack for babies (Ages 0-1) to help build a strong hononga/connection with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
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Pānuitia/ Reading pack for Tamariki & Pēpi (Ages 0-5) receive a pack of age appropriate pukapuka to assist with growing their literacy levels. Books are both Māori and English medium.
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