Mō Mātou | About Us 

Te Kura o Waihārara is a small rural Year 0–8 kura in Te Hiku o Te Ika, Muriwhenua, where tamariki are known, valued and supported to grow with confidence in who they are, where they come from and what they can achieve.

Our kura is shaped by strong relationships with whānau, hapū and iwi and by the whenua, wai and communities that surround us. We work alongside Ngāi Takoto and our wider community to strengthen opportunities for our uri to learn through their identity, whakapapa and connection to place.

Te reo Māori me ōna tikanga are increasingly woven through kura life, alongside learning that encourages curiosity, responsibility, creativity and achievement. Ako, Kaitiakitanga and Rangatiratanga are reflected in the way we learn together, care for one another and take responsibility for ourselves, our kura and our environment.

Our developing Kura ā Iwi direction continues to grow through relationships, listening and shared aspirations with whānau, hapū and iwi. At the heart of this journey is a commitment that our uri know who they are, understand where they come from and have the confidence to stand strongly in both their identity and their learning.

Our direction, whakataukī and kura logo each carry part of the story of Te Kura o Waihārara and the aspirations we hold for our tamariki.