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.
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.
Drawn directly from what the kura highlights about boarding life — reworded here, not reinvented.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Supervised study and good routines
Evening study time gives boarding structure that supports learning — building focus, organisation, responsibility and positive academic habits.
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Independence and responsibility
Boarders manage daily routines, care for their own spaces, take on duties, and contribute to the collective life of the wharenoho.
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Activities, sport and culture
Kōhine take part fully in kura life — kapa haka, sport, cultural opportunities, service, leadership and recreation.
KURA CONTACT
31 Napier Road, Havelock North
WHARENOHO CONTACT
2 Arataki Road, Havelock North
Policies & Procedures
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