Kia Orāna! Tūrou ‘oro mai!

We were established by the Tamariki Apii Kuki Airani Education Trust in collaboration with Pa Ariki, our aim is to sustain our Reo Māori language and culture for future generations.

We recognize the vital role of early childhood education in preserving our heritage and fostering a strong sense of identity and belonging in our children.

Our Priorities

Our Goals

Vision

Kia ‘akapua’pinga’ia e kia tāporoporo tātou i to tātou reo e ta tātou au peu/akono’anga Māori Kūki ‘Airani. E pērā katoa, kia ‘akangāteitei e kia ākono’ia te ‘io tupuna tei ‘aka’tango’ia ē to tātou pā metua, nō te uki ki mua.

Enhancing and preserving Māori language and culture, honoring our ancestors' legacy for future generations.

Mission

Kia utuutu’ia ta tātou ‘ānau, na roto i to tātou reo e te peu/akono’anga Māori Kūki ‘Airani, i roto i te au ‘āpi’i’anga kātoatoa te ka tomo ia e rātou. Kia riro teia i te ‘akamātūtū i to rātou tūranga e to rātou tupu’anga tamariki Māori Kūki ‘Airani.

Enhancing and preserving Māori language and culture, honoring our ancestors' legacy for future generations.

Nga Pūapi'i

Pūap'i

Matahariki Taime-Strickland
Tongareva

Pūapi'i

Teura Tom
Tongareva

Nga Ta'unga

Elva Mamia Reitapu Opuu

Support & Advisor

Marama Denny

Support & Advisor

Support & Advisor

Renall Vogel

Tamariki Api'i Kuki 'Airani

Te Ko'anga Reo o Takitumu operates under the guidance and support of the ‘Tamariki Kuki Airani Trust’ (TAKA Educational Trust). This Registered Charitable Organsation, inspired by Mario Caffery’s personal journey of fostering a young girl from Pukapuka, aims to further the education of Cook Islands students who are financially or socially disadvantaged. The TAKA Educational Trust is dedicated to empowering and strengthening the children of the Cook Islands, fostering skills that benefit both individuals and their communities.

Our collaboration with Pa Ariki, a respected leader and custodian of Cook Islands heritage, has provided us with a venue at Mata Enua in Turangi. This location, rich in cultural significance, ensures that our educational programs are deeply rooted in the traditions and values of our ancestors, offering an authentic learning environment for our children.

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