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About Te Kāpehu Whetū

Te Kāpehu Whetū (the Māori Star Compass) is a kura based in Whangarei that combines the wisdom of our tupuna with 21st century learning systems. Our unique approach empowers our students to excel as Māori and develop the character, knowledge and skills required to navigate today’s global society.

Te Kāpehu Whetū has Preschool, Primary and Secondary schools units.

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    • (09) 955 9996
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    • 173 Lower Dent Street
      Whangārei,
      New Zealand
    • Mon to Fri - 8:30am to 6:00pm
      (Saturday and Sunday Closed)
    • Call us at (09) 955 9996
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    8 Dec 2023

    Pānui ā Kura – 8 December 2023

    December 8, 2023
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    Congratulations to all those who worked hard during the year. Your hard work always pays off!
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    1 Dec 2023

    Pānui ā Kura – 1 December 2023

    December 1, 2023
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    On the weekend a number of ākonga competed at the Iron Māori event in Tamaki, Okahu Bay. What a weekend.
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    24 Nov 2023

    Pānui ā Kura – 24 November 2023

    November 24, 2023
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    Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui
    This week at Paenuku we carried out our karakia for the 2 prefabs that have been moved on to our site.
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    17 Nov 2023

    Pānui ā Kura – 17 November 2023

    November 17, 2023
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    We had our second visit this week from the team from ERO (Education Review Office) who provided considerable advice, insight, and support.  We look forward to the final report coming out shortly.
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    10 Nov 2023

    Pānui ā Kura – 10 November 2023

    November 10, 2023
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    Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui
    Over the past 5 weeks, the Academy Cadets have been called into many kaupapa, including multiple tangihanga, 28 Māori Battalion medal Ceremony, and Italy fundraising events.
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    20 Oct 2023

    Pānui ā Kura – 20 October 2023

    October 20, 2023
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    Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui
    We pay our respects to Whaea Wikitoria and start getting ready for the end of the year, including NCEA exams, Iron Māori, InnoNative market day, prize givings and more.
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    2 Oct 2019

    Pānui ā Kura – September 2019

    October 2, 2019
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    Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti
    As we head into term 4 there will be more information about our upcoming 2020 academic year.
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    7 Dec 2018

    Pānui ā Kura – December 2018

    December 7, 2018
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    Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti
    The transition from Kura Hourua to a Designated Character Kura, 2018 Graduation highlights, enrolments for 2019...
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    4 Jun 2018
    Hec Busby

    ‘Hec’ Busby made a Knight in 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours

    June 4, 2018
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    In the News
    Hekenukumai (Hec) Puhipi, has being named a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
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    • 173 Lower Dent Street
      Whangarei, 0110
    • Mon to Sat - 8:30am to 3:30pm
      (Saturday and Sunday Closed)

    Ngā Pou

    Te Kāpehu Whetū offers an opportunity to raise generations of Ngāpuhi who are confident, competent and capable so that they may find their place on the marae and their place in the world – “Tu ki te marae….. Tu ki te Ao”.

    To do so, the Kura Hourua continues with a focus around three pou: Kia Māori, Kia Mātau, Kia Tū Rangatira ai!

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