Pō Whakanui - Māori Success 2025

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

8 October 2025

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, Meah Brown, Keira Faint, Ella Goldsmith, Milly Hawthorne, Kori Hodges, Alice Hoerara-Hunt, Genna Kahika-McMaster, Paloma King, Maia Pikari, Arly Poinga, Te Miharo Tamatea-Turi Rei, Kataliya Tamihana, Carly Tapa, Aiymani Taueki, Tracey Tupuivao, Niamh Woollett

Our shining star is Tracey Tupuivao 

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, Haylen Clark, Alex Doile, Paloma King, Ruby Nanai-Vermeeren, Te Miharo Tamatea-Turi Rei, Aiymani Taueki, Tracey Tupuivao, Mārie Winitana-Patelesio, Niamh Woollett

The shining star receiving the award Waipunarangi is Meah Brown 

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: 

Millie Abbott, Ruby Attewell, Cyanne Austin-Rowe, Meah Brown, Isabella Campbell, Alex Doile, Jordyn Gardiner, Rangitiare Graham, Paloma King, Genna Kahika-McMaster, Paris Matenga Pender, Mollie Mato, Jas Mita, Arly Poinga, Maia Pikari, Jae-Llyn Tamatea-Martin, Talia Timoteo, Jazmyn Warbrick, Mārie Winitana-Patelesio

Our shining star for this award goes to Mollie Mato 

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: Marley Adams, Haylen Clark, Molly Carroll, Ruby Campbell, Payton Churchward-Budd, Charlotte Child-Puohotaua, Elise Dennis, Lucia Faapusa, Ocean Feakin, Ella Goldsmith, Ataahua Henare, Matilda Hoerara-Hunt, Yvie Iti, Jacey Morgan, Summer-Rose Pope, Akeelah Rangi-Moses, Makaycia Tamihana, Sophia Twomey, Adelia Time, Khaey'briana Yorston-Hare

The Hine-i-te-rangi award goes to Haylen Clark  

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: Alyssa Aoina, Ella-Grace Churchward, Keira Churchward, Bella Don, Rangitiare Graham, Acacia Hemera, Keira Jordan, Jaeda Kassey, Paloma King, Ella Zara Kumar, Nevayah Marino, Sophie Martin, Jas Mita, Leah-Ray Roil, Eva Roil

The shining star for this award is Ella-Grace Churchward 

Waitī and Waitā

There are two awards for this section.

The nominees for these awards are: Alyssa Aoina, Keylana Asovale, Ruby Attewell, Meah Brown, Charlotte Child-Puohotaua, Haylen Clark, Lucia Faapusa, Caprie Falleni, Millie Forward, Jordyn Gardiner, Mahinerangi Hall-Kirk, Tia Henare, Matilda Hoerara-Hunt, Ariana Holder, Hazel Howell, Yvie Iti, Grace Mackie, Awhina Moananu, Seraya Noble-Harris, Maia Pikari, Mia Pickett, Madi Quin, Kelaiah Rahui-Lawton, Memphis Robertson, Summer-Rose Pope, Brooklyn Sam, Bella Seiuli, Tamaia Smallman, Carly Tapa, Aiymani Taueki, Zara Taylor, Ruby Thurston, Tracey Tupuivao, Fern Waldrom, Khaey'briana Yorston-Hare

Our shining star for Waitī is Alyssa Aoina
Our shining star for Waita is Kelaiah Rahui-Lawton 

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: Millie Abbott, Alyssa Aoina, Ella-Grace Churchward, Keira Churchward, Alex Doile, Prezley Easthope, Jordyn Gardiner, Yasmin Holsted-Russo, Alice Hoerara-Hunt, Jaeda Kassey, Paloma King, Mollie Mato, Jas Mita, Hinetai Porter-Samuels, Kelaiah Rahui-Lawton, Ceylan Rangihuna, Leilani Stempa-Gray, Te Miharo Tamatea-Turi Rei, Aiymani Taueki, Tracey Tupuivao, Niamh Woollett

Our shining star for this award is Aiymani Taueki 

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: Millie Abbott, Alyssa Aoina, Prezley Easthope, Alice Hoerara-Hunt, Paloma King, Ella Zara Kumar, Mollie Mato, Jas Mita, Eva Nowak, Hinetai Porter-Samuels, Kelaiah Rahui-Lawton, Ceylan Rangihuna, Aiymani Taueki, Tracey Tupuivao

Our winning star for the Matariki trophy is Aiymani Taueki 

Head of Māori 2026

Tracey Tupuivao