144 Tasman Road, Ōtaki, New Zealand 5512

Phone 0800 WANANGA

he iti nā mōtai

early Childhood care

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He Iti Nā Mōtai is a reo rūmaki, whare kōhungahunga, early childhood care and education centre at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki. He Iti Nā Mōtai provides a stimulating kaupapa Māori learning environment for the tamariki of students and staff while they are on noho or working at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. We also extend our services to the community.


The guiding kaupapa of Te Wānanga o Raukawa influence our daily operations and ensure our staff have access to ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance the experience and growth of our tamariki, mokopuna.

  • Hours of Operation

    He Iti Nā Mōtai is open from 8:30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.  We are closed for two teacher only days during all school holiday breaks and 2-3 weeks over the Christmas holiday period.

  • Licensed Centre

    He Iti Nā Mōtai is licenced by the Ministry of Education for 40 tamariki in total: 15 Under 2s (9mths - 24mths) and 25 Over 2s (2yrs - 4yrs).

  • Childcare for Students

    Please give us a call to enquire about childcare for your tamaiti (under 5 years old) during residential seminars or noho at the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Ōtaki campus.  Please ring us at least seven days prior to arrival for your noho to ensure a place is available and that the arrival time with your child can be accommodated by the Centre.

  • Fees

    Daily Rate: $4.25 per hour*


    1st  Child- $4.25 per hour

    2nd Child- $3.95 per hour

    3rd Child- $3.65 per hour


    Casual enrolments are only charged at the hours attended. See Fees Policy attachment for further clarification.


    Fees Policy


    *Fees subject to change


    Childcare subsidy is available for whānau who are eligible.  Our staff are able to assist with applications or see www.workandincome.govt.nz

  • Contact

    Please contact us for further information and to discuss options for your whānau.


    He Iti Nā Mōtai, 144 Tasman Road, Ōtaki

    Phone: (06) 364 8585

    Fax: (06) 364 8586

    Email HeitinaaMootai@twor-otaki.ac.nz

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