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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).

  • Reo rua — bilingual education

    Our Reo Rua classes operate with 31% - 50% in te reo Māori.

Term Dates 2024

Term 1

7 February — 12 April

Cohort Entry Dates
Wednesday 07 February
Monday 11 March

Term 2

29 April — 5 July

Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 29 April
Tuesday 04 June

Term 3

22 July — 27 September

Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 22 July
Monday 26 August

Term 4

14 October — 20 December

Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 14 October
Monday 11 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.