Nau Mai, Tauti Mai ki Te Kura o Waihārara
Welcome to Te Kura o Waihārara
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Te Kura o Waihārara is a small rural kura catering to students from Years 1 to 8, located just 15 minutes from the townships of Awanui and Pukenui, and 20 minutes north of Kaitāia.
Situated at the gateway to the Aupouri Peninsula, our kura is bordered to the east by State Highway 1, while to the west lies the vast Aupouri Forest, leading to the iconic Ninety Mile Beach. Just southwest of us is Lake Waiparera, and to the east, the stunning Rangaunu Harbour and the seaside settlement of Kaimaumau, home to many of our ākonga.
Our students proudly identify as Māori, with whakapapa connections to Ngāi Takoto, and some are the mokopuna of past students. Tikanga me te Reo Māori are woven naturally into daily life, ensuring a learning environment deeply connected to our cultural heritage.
To support our whānau, free transport is available within our transport zone via the school bus or van, making it easier for our tamariki to access their education.
He marangai, tū ana te pāhukahuka, he iti Pioke, nō Rangaunu, he au tōna!
Nau mai, haere mai ki tō tātou kura.
The Board, staff, students, and I extend a warm welcome to our website. We invite you to explore and learn more about our small but visionary kura, where big ideas thrive.
At Waihārara, we nurture our tamariki to embody Rangatiratanga, Kaitiakitanga, and Ako. We encourage them to be respectful and caring, thoughtful and considerate, resilient and determined. Each day, they will gain new knowledge, create lasting memories, and develop a strong sense of pride and achievement.
Learning is meaningful, engaging, and deeply connected to our values. We are committed to providing the support needed for every child to reach their full potential and grow into confident, capable individuals.
Educational Vision
Te Kura ō Waihārara is committed to providing a learning environment where:
Māori enjoy educational success as Māori.
Learning is deeply rooted in Te Ao Māori, ensuring meaningful, enriching experiences for all tamariki.
Cultural identity, language, and values are celebrated and strengthened.
Tamariki are empowered with a strong sense of belonging, responsibility, and self-determination.
Connection to Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa
Our kura is affiliated with Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa to:
Enhance cultural identity, language, and tikanga of tamariki.
Support the academic success and well-being of students through a Māori worldview.
Uphold the revitalisation of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
We are here for our whānau and tamariki, and because of our whānau and tamariki.
Ngā mihi,
Davene Clarke
Tumuaki | Principal
'He iti marangai, tū ana te pāhukahuka. He iti Pioke nō Rangaunu, he au tōna! '
Small although the Pioke (dogfish shark) may be, great is its wake, as it traverses the might of the Rangaunu harbour.
"The characteristics of our Waihārara tamariki, who attend our kura and those who reside on the shores of the Rangaunu Harbour are likened to those of the Pioke
'Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei'
Seek the Treasure that you Value most dearly, if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain
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