He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata! The spirit of kotahitanga and manaakitanga shines brightly as we acknowledge and celebrate the generosity of Papakura High School and its Tumuaki, Simon Craggs. In a heartwarming display of support, Papakura High School has provided a van to help transport our…
The journey of learning at Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe is not confined to the walls of our classrooms—it extends beyond, into the wheenuaa, to the places where our histories were shaped and our futures were determined. This week, our aakonga embark on a significant haerenga to Waitangi, a place of immense historical and cultural importance…
The start of 2025 marks another milestone for Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe as we welcomed 17 new aakonga into our kura. The warmth and strength of our kaupapa were evident as over 100 whaanau, friends, and kura gathered in tautoko, creating an atmosphere of deep connection and unity. Among our manuhiri were Matua Ross, Whaea…
Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe Whaanau Hui – 18 January 2025 Saturday’s Whaanau hui for Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe was a resounding success, with strong attendance from Whaanau and kaumaatua. The hui provided a platform to reconnect, share updates, and celebrate the kura’s exciting progress as we embark on a transformative year. Key Priorities: Building Capacity…
E te whaanau, teenaa koutou, Kei te hikaka maatou ki te whakatau i aa taatou aakonga me ngaa whaanau katoa ki te tiimatanga o te Waahanga Tuatahi i te Raahina, te 3 o Pepuere ki te 52 Franklin Road, Pukekohe. Ka tiimata te raa me te poowhiri aa te 9:00 i te ata, ka whai…
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On Friday, 20 December, Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe held its highly anticipated 2025 Planning Waananga, bringing together kaumatua, whaanau, and students in a spirit of unity and determination. The day was a celebration of the kaupapa embodied in the koorero, “Maa taatou anoo teeraa e kawe”—it is up to us to carry this forward. Objective…
On a night that will forever remain etched in our hearts, Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe hosted its first Poo Whakanuia—an evening of celebration and recognition that epitomised the essence of our kura, our students, our kaiako, and the strength of our whaanau and community. The grand occasion brought together a remarkable gathering of people whose…
On Sunday, 8th December, Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe attended the Rereteewhioi Marae Poukai, marking the final Poukai of 2024. This special event celebrated the re-opening of the wharenui Te Arohanui by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po and the 80th Poukai for Rereteewhioi—a momentous occasion for the marae and community. For Te…