Growing our kura over time
Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki opens in July 2026 as an establishment-phase kura. This means we will build and strengthen the day-to-day rhythms of kura life as we go with our ākonga, their whānau and the iwi.
Some parts will be confirmed early, and other parts will be developed over time as we learn what works best in a full immersion, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei-centred environment.
Who we are | Ko wai mātou
Our vision and mission were first developed through earlier kōrero and sessions with whānau. As we open and grow, we will continue to develop what these mean in practice, working alongside our founding ākonga and their whānau.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākeitanga
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākeitanga is the centre of our kura.
That means Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei tuakiri, reo, tikanga and mātauranga are embedded across all learning, not just in certain subjects or special occasions.
Rangatahi learn in relationship with Ōrākei whenua, our taiao and the realities of urban Tāmaki Makaurau. They learn how to stand as uri of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei: connected to whānau, connected to place, and confident in their reo and responsibilities.
Tirohanga Whānui
Hei pīkau i ngā wawata
To carry the dreams and aspirations
Matāpono
Maunganui ki Tāmaki
We are proudly Ngāti Whātua and committed to the unlimited potential of our whānau and hapū.
Tōku reo, tōku ohooho
Our reo is a taonga and the primary language of instruction and conversation at our kura.
Ko te tamaiti te pūtake
Learners are at the centre. We aim for learning that fits the learner and helps them grow.
Te Hiranga o te Mātauranga me te Hākinakina
We value effort and motivation as pathways to academic and sporting excellence.
Kia hono ki te taiao
Connection to taiao strengthens tuakiri, ahurea and learning.
Kaupapa
Mai te pito ki te mata
Ancestrally driven, future focused
Our vision and mission were first developed through earlier kōrero and sessions with whānau. As we open and grow, we will continue to develop what these mean in practice, working alongside our Establishment Cohort ākonga and their whānau.
Get In touch
info@ngatiwhatuakitamaki.school.nz8 Tangihua Street
Te Tōangaroa
Auckland CBD, 1010
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