Akoteu Vaevae Manava
Location address: 66 Archibald Road, Kelston AUCKLAND 0602
Phone: 09-8134678
Email: vaevaemanava@xtra.co.nz
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
Service type: Cultural
Education style: Bilingual Pacific
20 hours available: Yes
Contact: Jill - Admin officer
Description: Community-based full immersion Tongan service with a maximum of 36 children from 1-5 years. Morning tea and afternoon tea provided. Akoteu Vaevae Manava in Kelston, West Auckland was established in 2005 to promote Tongan children’s knowledge of their Tongan language, culture and identity. The centre provides education and care for children from birth to school age. It is governed by the Vaevae Manava Tongan Community Trust which has strong connections with the local Tongan community. All children at the centre have Tongan heritage. The Trust provides the policy framework and financial management for the centre.
Ero report: http://www.ero.govt.nz/find?Keywords=Akoteu+Vaevae+Manava
