Launching Māori Futures
Navigating Excellence • Years 11-13
"Waiho i te taha katau o te rā, o te marama, o kōpū rere ai"
Nau Mai, Haere Mai
Te Kāpehu Whetū was established with a clear purpose: to provide an education that lifts, challenges, and transforms. Our kaupapa has remained constant a commitment to excellence grounded in Māori values, producing graduates who are confident, competent, and capable learners.
As we open our Tāmaki Makaurau campus in 2026, we continue this vision, offering ākonga — Māori and non-Māori alike — opportunities in higher learning, high-performance sport, cultural capability, and industry pathways within a supportive, future-focused environment. Our ethos evolves with the needs of our ākonga, but the foundation remains unchanged: Be Māori. Be Educated. Be Rangatira.
7 City Road
Auckland Central campus alongside leading tertiary institutes
QV Hostel
24/7 fully managed boarding in Parnell for up to 80 ākonga
Paerangi
Excellence pathways built around discipline and service
Academic Excellence
Rigorous NCEA and UE programmes, Sciences Plus, Social Sciences Plus, and Digital IT to prepare ākonga for higher learning.
Tū Rangatira
Leadership, mentoring and hauora pathways that build confident, resilient Māori leaders grounded in integrity.
Industry Connections
Partnerships with universities, tech, trades, and creative industries that open doors into real-world futures.
Cultural Foundation
A kura grounded in te reo Māori, tikanga and mātauranga Māori so graduates are confident as Māori on the marae and in the world.
Join us in 2026
We look forward to welcoming you into the first cohort at Te Kapehu Whetu Tamaki.