Cross Country - Tuesday 8th April 9:30am to 1:30pm

Tena koutou katoa,

Our motto, Kia Mataara – Be Vigilant, Choose Wisely – emphasises our key focus: To provide students with the skills to make wise and positive decisions, building on a sound foundation of academic and other educational achievement.

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Wairoa College is a Decile 1 co-educational school situated in Wairoa, a town located in the Hawkes Bay Region of the eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island, about 340 kilometres north-east of Wellington and about 340 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Our fully trained and committed teaching staff offer students a comprehensive curriculum, as well as a wide range of extra-curricular activities. An ongoing extensive building refurbishment programme has provided the College with modern facilities set in an attractive environment.


The meaning of the Purerehua (Butterfly) on top of Te Aka Matua wharenui.​​​​​​​

Once a student has finished their education and achieved every qualification at Wairoa College, the Purerehua (Butterfly) is waiting to fly the student on to their next part in life: University, Employment and Career Aspirations.

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  • MANA ATUA

    Tuatahi te mana o te matua i te rangi te kaihanga o ngā mea katoa.

    A community that respects the diverse spiritual traditions of all members.

  • MANA TIPUNA

    Tuarua te mana o ngā tipuna.

    A community that looks to it's ancestors and older people with respect.

  • MANA WHENUA

    Tuatoru te mana o te whenua.

    A community that is respectful of the land and wider environment.

  • TE MANA O TĒNEI KURA

    Tuawha te mana o tēnei kura.

    A community that values learning.

  • MANA TANGATA

    Tuarima te mana tangata.

    Positive, confident young men and women.

  • MANA MĀTAURANGA

    Tuaono te mana o te mātauranga o te iwi Māori me te iwi pākehā.

    A community that respects the rights of the individual.