On-line Te Reo Māori Dictionary

Kōhanga = kowhanga, n. 1. Nest. Whare-kohanga, the house to which the mother and new-born child were removed from the whare-kahu. ‖ articles by Best, J. xiv, xv, xvi. E rima ranei nga ra, e whitu ranei, e e noho ana i roto i te whare-kohanga.

2. fig. Birthplace.

3. fig. Fort. He kowhanga kei kona, he pa, ko Te Maire te ingoa.

Williams Dictionary