Health - Hauora
Whānau ora, hapū ora, ka ora ai te Iwi
When our Whānau and hapū are well our Iwi will thrive ​

Education - Mātauranga
Ko te mātauranga te waka e kawe nei ngā wawata
Education is the vehicle to realizing our potential 
dreams and aspirations.​ ​

Values
Rangatiratanga (Taking ownership)
Whanaungatanga (Relationship Builder)
Matawhanui (We see the big picture)
Manaaki ki te tangata (People matter)
Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship/Stewardship)

Mission Statement
We aim to provide a welcoming environment where tamariki can learn at their own pace, surrounded by te ao Māori
and quality learning opportunities.

We feel proud when;
We feel proud when tamariki are our first priority
We feel proud when our environment demonstrates 'Kotahitanga' (unity)
We feel proud when education is acknowledged for all learners

We Value
We value honest relationships with our whanau, where respect and trust strengthen all positive learning outcomes
We value fun as learning 
&
​We value ourselves as teachers 

Whakatōhea Early Childhood Education Buchanan St

Whakatōhea Early Childhood Education Centre Buchanan Street was established under a pilot programme initiated by the Government of the time.
​The early childhood education centre has two areas for children aged 0-yrs -2yrs and 2yrs - 6yrs. Buchanan street also offers 20 ECE hours.  

If you have any inquiries please do not hesitate to contact Buchanan Street for more information. 

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Contact Us

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.00pm
Subsidised Hours 8.30am-2.30pm 
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Physical Address
​20-24 Buchanan Street Ōpōtiki
Contact us
Ph: 07 315 5967
Email: earlychildhood@whakatohea.co.nz

Subsidised Hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm