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 2025
Term 1
3 February — 11 April
Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 3 February
Monday 10 March
Term 2
28 April — 27 June
Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 28 April
Monday 26 May
Term 3
14 July — 19 September
Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 14 July
Monday 18 August
Term 4
6 October — 17 December
Cohort Entry Dates
Monday 6 October
Monday 10 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.
