Poipoia kia rere
Nurturing students to succeed
Te Kura o Manunui — our values
Whakamanahia ahau — respect for self.
Whakamanahia ngā tāngata kē atu — respect for others.
Whakamanahia te taiao — respect for the environment.
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Rumaki — total immersion Māori
Te Whānau o Waipapa consists of four full immersion Māori classes that range from ages 5-11 years old (Years 0-6).
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Reo rua — bilingual education
Our Reo Rua classes operate with 31% - 50% in te reo Māori.
School Calendar 2026
Term 1
2 February — 2 April
Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 2 February
Monday 9 March
Term 2
20 April — 3 July
Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 20 April
Monday 1 June
Term 3
20 July — 25 September
Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 20 July
Monday 24 August
Term 4
12 October — 11 December
Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 12 October
Monday 16 November
Manunui is the original name of the Pā site that once stood where our school is. The name refers to the multitude of native birds in the area and a local story about a girl called Hinawa.
