Te Whānau a Taraika
Te Whānau a Taraika is the pou, or gathering point, for Māori at this school.
Our whānau group is a place of:
- whakawhanaungatanga, connecting with other whānau, supporting each other
- sharing our aspirations, expectations and concerns for the education of our taiohi (young people) to support all taiohi Māori and whānau at the school
- living tino rangatiratanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
He whakamārama / What is the purpose of the whānau group?
Mā tātou anō tātou e kōrero; we will speak for ourselves.
The voice of Māori, both taiohi and their whānau, is essential in shaping an education system that will cater to the needs and aspirations of Māori. Māori means all whānau Māori, all taiohi Māori at the school.
Whether you speak te reo Māori or not, whether you know your pepeha or not, please come and connect with our roopu at an upcoming hui, nau mai haere mai.
Ngā hui / Meetings
Where: Hineakau, the wharekai/dining room next to Taraika, the school marae.
When: We meet once a term. All hui begin at 6pm. See the calendar below for the 2026 dates.
Events calendar 2026
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Term 1
Tuesday 17 February |
Whānau hui | Hineakau |
| Term 2
Monday 11 May |
Whānau hui | Hineakau | |
| Term 3
Monday 10 August |
Whānau hui | Hineakau | |
| Term 4
Tuesday 27 October |
Whānau hui | Hineakau | |
| Thursday 5 November | Whakanuia | Taraika |
Please note re: Parking – with the current construction underway, there are very limited car parks on site. If driving, it is best to park in the coupon parking areas on either Taranaki St, Wallace St or Tasman St and walk up to Hineakau.
Whakapā mai / Contact information
Have a question or kōrero for the whānau group? Contact Marama at marama.steele@gmail.com
Want to enquire about kapa haka? Contact Whaea Char at school, charlene.james-meijer@whs.school.nz
Want to enquire about waka ama? Email the school sports office, sports@whs.school.nz