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A Day of New Beginnings – The Opening of Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe Monday, 28 April 2025, marked a historic milestone for Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe as we officially opened our kura beneath a warm, brilliant sky — a welcome gift after a week of persistent rain. More than 500 people gathered in celebration, including…

Te Huringa – The Transformation Begins! What a day! Today marked a powerful milestone in our haerenga as we began the transition of our kura from Franklin Road to our new home at Tuhimata Road – the future site of Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe. As the photos show, our whaanau and aakonga turned up, rolled…

TE AKATOKI TE PAE O RAATAA – POLYFEST 2025 DIVISION 3 CHAMPIONS!He roopu hou, he roopu toa! What an incredible debut for Te Akatoki te Pae o Raataa, who have been crowned Division 3 Overall Winners at ASB Polyfest 2025 – in their first-ever kapa haka performance! This powerhouse roopuu brought together aakonga from: ·…

Exciting Draw for Wesley College and Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe at Polyfest 2025! The anticipation is building as we edge closer to Polyfest 2025! Yesterday, at the Polyfest 2025 Maaori Stage hui, we had the exciting experience of witnessing the draw for our kapa haka roopu – a combined team representing 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗣𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵…

This week, Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe embarked on a haerenga like no other—a journey beyond the classroom, beyond the familiar, and into the heart of our living culture. Supported by Papakura High School with two vans and Huakina Development Trust with one van, our kura traveled to Taranaki to immerse ourselves in the pinnacle of…

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This week has been a momentous one for Te Taamatatanga o Pukekohekohe, marked by significant milestones that highlight the kura’s growth, connection to history, and commitment to cultural excellence. Welcoming Our New AakongaThe week began with great excitement as 17 new aakonga and their whaanau were welcomed into the kura whaanau. This milestone marks an…

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…