WHARENOHO

HUKARERE GIRL'S COLLEGE WHARENOHO

A home away from home for our kōhine

At Hukarere Girls’ College, our wharenoho is a living, learning and faith-filled kāinga where kōhine are known, nurtured and supported to grow spiritually, culturally, academically and personally.

Boarding at Hukarere gives kōhine the opportunity to become part of an extended whānau. Through clear routines, supervised study, shared meals, karakia, tikanga, kapa haka, and pastoral care, our boarders build independence, confidence, self-discipline, leadership and lifelong friendships.

WELCOME TO OUR WHARENOHO

WELCOME

Our wharenoho carries the legacy of Hukarere: nurturing wāhine Māori to stand confidently in who they are and who they are becoming.

Our wharenoho is grounded in Te Hāhi Mihinare, te ao Māori, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, aroha, tika and pono. These values are woven through everyday hostel life and rhythms, from karakia and shared meals, to study, duties, recreation, rest and whānau communication.

At the heart of our wharenoho is Oranga Ake — a flourishing life shaped by Aroha, Rongo and Hari: love, peace and joy.

WHY CHOOSE HUKARERE WHARENOHO?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

SIX THINGS FAMILIES TELL US MATTER MOST

Drawn directly from what the kura highlights about boarding life — reworded here, not reinvented.

01

A strong sense of belonging

Kōhine live as part of an extended whānau where relationships matter, in a safe and caring environment that staff work hard to sustain.

02

A kaupapa Māori and Mihinare foundation

Te reo Māori, tikanga, whakapapa, karakia and Hukarere's special character are part of daily life, not a separate subject.

03

Pastoral care and wellbeing

Boarder wellbeing sits at the centre of hostel life, with staff supporting kōhine spiritually, emotionally, socially and practically alongside whānau and kura staff.

04

Supervised study and good routines

Evening study time gives boarding structure that supports learning — building focus, organisation, responsibility and positive academic habits.

05

Independence and responsibility

Boarders manage daily routines, care for their own spaces, take on duties, and contribute to the collective life of the wharenoho.

06

Activities, sport and culture

Kōhine take part fully in kura life — kapa haka, sport, cultural opportunities, service, leadership and recreation.