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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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      Whangārei,
      New Zealand
    • Mon to Fri - 8:30am to 6:00pm
      (Saturday and Sunday Closed)
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    30 May 2018
    Duo - No Credit Giorgia Davies and Israel Reid and soloist Huia Shortland

    Huia takes third win at Northland’s Smokefreerockquest regional finals

    May 30, 2018
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    rockquest In the News
    This is her fifth Smokefreerockquest, and her third win in the solo-duo category for the region.
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    30 Apr 2018
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    Te Kāpehu Whetū ranked top two in Northland

    April 30, 2018
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    In the News
    Te Kapehu Whetu – Terenga Paraoa is outperforming most other private and public schools in Northland in UE success and is well above the New Zealand average
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    24 Nov 2017
    Hadassah Wharawhara

    Northland schoolgirl headed to parliament to join new Youth Advisory Group

    November 24, 2017
    Comms Manager
    In the News
    Hadassah Wharawhara has been selected to be a member of the new Ministry of Education Youth Advisory Group.
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    29 May 2017

    NZ Provincial Barbarians officially welcomed to Whangarei

    May 29, 2017
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    In the News
    Te Kāpehu Whetū welcomed the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians to Northland ahead of their clash with the British and Irish Lions.
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    22 May 2017

    Huia wins Smokefree Rockquest 2017 Solo/Duo Northland Regional Heats

    May 22, 2017
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    rockquest In the News
    Huia Shortland looks set for success after taking out the Smokefreerockquest solo/duo title at the Northland regional heats.
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    13 Feb 2017

    Enrolment Spaces Available for 2017

    February 13, 2017
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    download, enrol, form Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui
    We have now settled our numbers for 2017 and have some places available in Paetata (Yr7 & Yr8), Paetawhiti (Yr10 girls), Paerangi (Yr11 & Yr12).
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    31 Jan 2017
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    Pānui ā Kura – January 27, 2017

    January 31, 2017
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    Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti
    The latest on the Te Tai Tokerau Festival, senior boys A volleyball team off to Nationals, and other important reminders and updates.
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    8 Dec 2016

    2016 Te Tai Tokerau Regionals

    December 8, 2016
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    Kapa Haka, Te Tai Tokerau, Video Paenuku, Paetawhiti
    See the video of Paenuku (year 1-6) and Paetawhiti (year 7/8) performances at the recent Tai Tokerau Regional Competition at Te Rangianiwaniwa in Kaitaia.
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    25 Nov 2016
    2016 Pouarahi

    Graduate Dinner & Academy Ball 2016

    November 25, 2016
    admin
    Ball, Graduation Academy
    Congratulations to the graduates, outgoing and incoming head boy and girl and all who contributed to this stunning event.
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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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