Pō Whakanui - Māori Success 2026

Pō whakanui i o tātou kohine o te manaa tapu o hehu

16 October 2026

Tupuārangi

The first award Tupuārangi is described as a star that represents gratitude and, appreciation. 

This award goes to a student in recognition of her mahi towards sharing of herself in the work of our tupuna. This student has shared her skills and her time to others.

The students who have shone in this area are: Keylana Asovale, Ruby Attewell, Mia Barnes, Aria Campbell, Harper Carey, Kyla Daly, Alex Doile, Keira Faint, Bella Kilkelly, Maia Morgan, Arly Poinga, Kelaiah Rahui-Lawton, Tracey Tupuivao, Te Ana Waiariki, Jazmyn Warbrick, Madeleine Wilson, Marie Winitana-Patelesio

Our shining star is Alex Doile 

Waipunarangi

Our second award is te tohu mo te whetu Waipunarangi.  The star Waipunarangi reminds us that what you give to other comes back to you.  

This award goes to a student in her extraordinary commitment to her Te Reo Māori me ona tikanga. Who shares her knowledge of Mātauranga Māori to make connections with other students. This award is presented to a student who has shone in her work in Te Reo Māori and demonstrated aspects of Tikanga.

The students who have shone for this award are: Keylana Asovale, Meah Brown, Molly Carroll, Haylen Clark, Alex Doile, Prezley Easthope, Yasmin Holsted-Russo, Katiya Pihama, Maia Pikari, Hinetai Porter-Samuels, Kelaiah Rahui-Lawton, Kate Spotswood, Te Miharo Tamatea-Turi Rei, Tracey Tupuivao, Jazmyn Warbrick, Marie Winitana-Patelesio 

The shining star receiving the award Waipunarangi is Kelaiah Rahui-Lawton  

Tupuānuku

The third award is the Tupuānuku award.  Tupuānuku is linked to Papatūānuku and the produce from the land.

The Tupuānuku award goes to a student who has demonstrated kindness and humility and demonstrates, school values.

The stars for this award are: Teylah Alainuuese, Jordan Allen, Cyanne Austin-Rowe, Izzy Bhan, Meah Brown, Aria Campbell, Ruby Campbell, Harper Carey, Molly Carroll, Alex Doile, Izzy Ehu, Ocean Feakin, Jordyn Gardiner, Ruby Henare, Kaia Heyes, Kori Hodges, Heidi King, Zoey Kumar, Jessie MacDonald, Grace Mackie, Nevayah Marino, Abby Martin-Richardson, Maiah Mauheni, Maia Morgan, Elba Philavong-Ward, Maia Pikari, Azaleah Rijk, Piper Rijk, Memphis Robertson, Summer-Rose Pope, Jaellyn Tamatea-Martin, Makaycia Tamihana, Tracey Tupuivao, Sophia Twomey, Marie Winitana-Patelesio

Our shining star for this award goes to Meah Brown 

Hiwa-i-te-rangi

Our fourth award te tohu mo te whetu Hiwa-i-te-rangi is connected to growth and shows promise for the future. 

Hiwa-i-te-rangi is the youngest of all the stars in the cluster so it is fitting this award will go to a young achiever. Someone who has shown great potential in her schoolwork and in everything that she does for her education.

The nominees for this award are: Charlie-Rose Ayrton, Macy Baron, Aysha Brown, Aria Campbell, Harpey Carey, Izzy Ehu, Olive Ewington, Kora Gee, Aliyah Habib, Susana Halafihi, Tia Henare, Matilda Hoerara-Hunt, Mia Holder, Harper Iraia, Mila Kereopa, Jessie MacDonald, Kierra Manaia, Nevayah Marino, Maiah Mauheni, Maia Morgan, Summer-Rose Pope, Akeelah Rangi-Moses, Azaleah Rijk, Memphis Robertson, Leah-Ray Roil, Tamaia Smallman, Makaycia Tamihana, Emerson Time, Aji Trincado McDonald, Sophia Twomey

The Hine-i-te-rangi award goes to Kierra Manaia   

Ururangi

The fifth award, Ururangi, is described as a star that represents the hard work that impacts the community health and wellbeing. This award is a recognition of the student's contribution to school Hakinakina and Hau ora. 

This award will go to a student who has represented her kura, whānau, hapu and iwi.

The students who have shone in this category are: Payton Churchward-Budd, Bella Don, Prezley Easthope, Ella Goldsmith, Shayla Habib, Susana Halafihi, Acacia Hemera, Ataahua Henare, Tia Henare, Mia Holder, Shilah Howard, Yvie Iti, Zoey Kumar, Nevayah Marino, Abby Martin-Richardson, Seraya Noble-Harris, Aamai Roberts, Eva Roil, Leah-Ray Roil, Tamaia Smallman, Carly Tapa, Madeleine Wilson, Tamara Wilson, Marie Winitana-Patelesio, Miamh Woollett, Jade Wood

The shining star for this award is Acacia Hemera  

Waitī me Waitā

There are two awards for this section.

Waitī is the star connected to fresh water that is essential for health and wellbeing and used for all manner of Māori ceremony. This award goes to a student who can handle change like the flowing water and brings positive energy growth and vitality, She has a supportive nuturing nature.

Waitā is the star that represents ocean and shifting tides and deep water. This award goes to a student who can navigate change with immense adaptability and remain calm under pressure, embodies the nuturing spirit of Waitā.

The nominees for these awards are: 

Meah Brown, Bella Don, Nataya Felise-Robson, Jalisa Hall-Kirk, Tia Henare, Telehia Kelemete, Jessie MacDonald, Maiah Mauheni, Arly Poinga, Summer-Rose Pope, Te Miharo Tamatea Turi-Rei, Makaycia Tamihana, Aji Trincado McDonald, Jazmyn Warbrick, Marie Winitana-Patelesio, Niamh Woollett

Our shining star for Waitī is Marie Winitana-Patelesio
Our shining star for Waita is Jazmyn Warbrick  

Pohutukawa

Our 8th award serves as a reminder to reflect on the individuals who have enriched our lives and contributed to our journey. 

Nominees of the Pohutukawa award carry the mana of past pupils into the present, embodying the legacy of those who have walked the school before them. They uphold our school values in every aspect of their school life. These students exemplify the essence of service, always giving back to the school community and nurturing an atmosphere of unity. They carry the torch of those who came before them, lighting the way for generations to come.

The nominees for this award are: Keylana Asovale, Meah Brown, Alex Doile, Prezley Easthope, Jordyn Gardiner, Shayla Habib, Ruby Henare, Kori Hodges, Mia Holder, Yasmin Holsted-Russo, Genna Kahika-McMaster, Bella Kilkelly, Armani Matenga, Maiah Mauheni, Jaia Nair, Alicia Paaka-Palelei, Katiya Pihama, Arly Poinga, Hinetai Porter-Samuels, Maia Pikari, Kelaiah Rahui-Lawton, Aamai Roberts, Eva Roil, Leah-Ray Roil, Summer-Rose Pope, Journey Samuelu, Liv Shaw, Madi Tuia, Te Miharo Tamatea Turi-Rei, Tracey Tupuivao, Te Ana Waiariki, Jazmyn Warbrick, Coby Wheeler, Madeleine Wilson

Our shining star for this award is Keylana Asovale  

Matariki

Matariki is our Tuakana Award.  Matariki is the guiding star.

This award will go to a student who has demonstrated courage, passion, perseverance, leadership and humility in all things Māori.

The students who have shone in this category are: Keylana Asovale, Meah Brown, Alex Doile, Bella Don, Jordyn Gardiner, Kori Hodges, Yasmin Holsted-Russo, Maia Pikari, Arly Poinga, Hinetai Porter-Samuels, Te Miharo Tamatea-Turi Rei, Tracey Tupuivao, Jazmyn Warbrick, Madeleine Wilson, Marie Winitana-Patelesio, Niamh Woollett

Our winning star for the Matariki trophy is Tracey Tupuivao  

2027 Māori Culture Leaders

Jazmyn Warbrick and Marie Winitana-Patelesio