We are grateful for the relationships we enjoy with our local marae here in Ahuriri. Our Kāhui Mātauranga is a group of representatives from our 7 marae who give guidance on strategic matters and mātauranga Māori.

Our current representatives are:

• Charla Hawaikirangi (who is a former student and previous Parent Representative on the Board of Trustees) from Waiohiki marae.

• Tipene Cottrell has whakapapa connections to Wharerangi marae, Timi Kara marae and Mōteo marae. Tipene also teaches our students local histories about our hapū.

• Allana Hiha is past Deputy Chair of the Mana Ahuriri post settlement group and also a former teacher at Tamatea High School. She has whakapapa connections to Petane marae.