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Waka compliance wānanga across the motu
“Kei ia mokopuna te mana whakarite kia hari pai tōna whaioranga, kia rongo i te āhurutanga o tōna taiao, ā, kia ātawhai i roto i te poho o tōna whānau.”
“It is the right of each mokopuna to enjoy good health, to be nurtured and protected in a safe environment cloaked in Te Kōhanga Reo korowai of freedom, dignity and respect.”
Te Korowai 1995. Pg 20
Kia ora e te whānau,
The Waka Compliance team will be visiting rohe across the motu to meet with Kōhanga Reo whānau and provide practical guidance and support with transport safety and compliance.
The first wānanga was held with whānau at the Ikaroa Tari ā-Rohe. This trial helped shape the approach for the wānanga that will now take place across other rohe.
These wānanga follow the Waka Kotahi review and Notice of Improvement. They are an opportunity for whānau to meet directly with the team, ask questions and work through what is required for kaitaraiwa, waka and safe travel practices.
Watch the video
In this short video, the waka compliance team (Te Rangipaia and Ngarama) share what happened at the Ikaroa wānanga and what whānau can expect when the Waka Compliance team visits their rohe.
What will be covered at the wānanga?
The Waka Compliance team will provide guidance and support with:
Provide an overview of the NZTA compliance requirements
Outline the expectations arising from the Notice of Improvement
Passenger (P) endorsement requirements for kaitaraiwa (drivers)
Checking kaitaraiwa details and compliance requirements
Waka registration, vehicle usage, classification (MR14) and Certificate of Fitness requirements
Practical steps and forms needed to progress compliance
Safe travel practices, including seatbelts and child restraints
Record keeping, standard operating procedures and reporting requirements
Questions or concerns whānau may have
The aim is to help each Kōhanga Reo understand what is required, where they are in the process and what support is available.
Upcoming waka compliance wānanga
The next confirmed wānanga are in Aotea and Waiariki / Tūwharetoa. Indicative dates are also listed for upcoming wānanga in other rohe so whānau can see when the team is expected to be nearby. Further dates and details will be shared as the wider programme is confirmed.
Please note: Wānanga 4 to 7 are still being planned. Dates, venues and district groupings will be confirmed before rohe specific invitations are sent. Further wānanga dates will be shared as the programme is confirmed.
Wānanga 2 – Aotea (Districts 7 and 11)
These wānanga are confirmed. Whānau will receive a separate rohe-specific pānui with final attendance details. Please RSVP to Milly Paea via email: [email protected]
Wānanga 3 – Waiariki Tūwharetoa (Districts 5 and 11)
These wānanga are confirmed. Please RSVP to Dawn via email: [email protected]
Wānanga 4 – Mātaatua / Tauranga Moana (indicative dates)
The following dates are indicative and may change. Confirmed venues and RSVP details will be shared closer to the visit.
Wānanga 5 – Te Tai Tokerau / Tāmaki Makaurau / Tainui (indicative dates)
The following dates are indicative and may change. Confirmed venues and RSVP details will be shared closer to the visit.
Wānanga 6 – Te Wai Pounamu / Ikaroa (indicative dates)
The following dates are indicative and may change. Confirmed venues and RSVP details will be shared closer to each wānanga.
Wānanga 7 – Te Tai Rāwhiti (indicative date)
The following date is indicative and may change. The confirmed venue and RSVP details will be shared closer to the wānanga.
What happens next?
A separate pānui will be sent to each rohe around seven to ten days before the Waka Compliance team arrives. This will include:
The confirmed date, time and venue
Information about what to bring
Local contact and RSVP details
Any other information whānau need before attending
Whānau will be asked to RSVP through the contact listed for their rohe. For the Aotea wānanga, please RSVP to [email protected], and for the Waiariki Tūwharetoa wānanga, please RSVP to [email protected] as soon as possible.
Do not wait for your wānanga
The wānanga will provide practical support, but all Kōhanga Reo should continue progressing the compliance mahi now. Taking early steps will help whānau prepare, meet the required standards and keep mokopuna safe.
Why these wānanga are important
Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust holds the Transport Service Licence for the kaupapa. This means the Trust and Kōhanga Reo whānau have responsibilities to make sure kaitaraiwa and waka meet the required transport safety and compliance standards.
This mahi is about keeping mokopuna safe, supporting whānau and ensuring Kōhanga Reo transport services are legal and fit for purpose.
Some Kōhanga Reo may already be well underway, while others may need more guidance. The wānanga are designed to help whānau understand what they need to do next and where to get support.
Need support?
For questions about transport safety or compliance, please contact:
For further information please login to the Intranet to view the Vehicle and Driver Compliance page.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou mō tō koutou tautoko.
Nā mātou,
Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust
Endorsed by the CE's Office
Angus Hartley
Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Officer
Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust
HRT No.117 - The Waka Compliance team will be visiting rohe across the motu to meet with Kōhanga Reo whānau…