Northland Leaders in our Schools 2026

WHANGĀREI GIRLS’HIGHSCHOOL Ā ahi(HeadPrefec

KiaorawhānauoWhangārei

WearehonouredandexcitedtobethePouĀrahiofWhangārei Girls’HighSchoolfor2026 Thisrolegivesustheopportunity tofurtherhelpguideandshapethepathwaysofourschool environmentwhilesupporting,upliftingandadvocatingforour peers. Term1hasbeenabusybutpositivestarttotheschool year Wehavewelcomednewstudentsintoourcommunityand reconnectedwithreturningstudents,settingthetoneforayear groundedinKotahitanga Sofar,ClubsandSocsdayhasbeen ahighlightwhereweshowcasedthewiderangeofstudent-led opportunitiesavailableandgavenewstudentsachancetofind asenseofTūrangawaewaeinourkura Arecenttraditionofan annualinterschoolPrefectNetballmatchagainsttheWBHS prefectswasyetagainasuccess,withWGHSstudentssecuring thewin.Wearelookingforwardtoexpandingopportunitiesfor interschoolsportsandarecurrentlydevelopingplansformore collaborativeeventswithWBHS,followingvaluablefeedback fromstudents PlanningiswellunderwayforBigSplash,witha highstandardsetlastyearandasharedcommitmenttobuild onthatsuccessin2026 TheBallCommitteeisalsohardatwork behindthescenestoensureamemorableeventforoursenior students Alongsidetheseeventswehavebeendeveloping initiativesfocusedonstrengtheningstudentvoice,fostering connectionacrossyearlevelsandcreatingmeaningfulleadership andparticipationopportunities Ouraimthisyearistobuildan inclusiveenvironmentwhereeverystudentfeelsseen,heardand empoweredtocontributetoourWGHScommunity Therearefourcentralvaluesforthe2026schoolyearthat havebeenencompassedbyeachofourPouĀrahi.These areWhanaungatanga,Manaakitanga,Tūrangawaewaeand Kotahitanga

LucawillbehelpingherfellowWhanaungatangaKaiārahito organiseandpresentthebiggestsplashyet(swimmingsports) andhouseday TheWhanaungatangateaminvolvesourschool’s housecaptains Theseeventsbringsomuchpositivecompetition andjoytoWhangāreiGirls’HighSchoolandtoseeeveryone comingtogethertocompeteintheirhouses,againsttheirteachers andbuildnewrelationshipswithnewpeopleissomethingthat everyoneshouldbelookingforwardto TheWhanaungatanga teamhasbeenputtinginhugeeffortsandcan’twaittosee everyoneinvolvedontheday

OurPouĀrahi,LieslandLukawillmutuallyleadandimplement thevaluesofManaakitangaandTūrangawaewae Thesetwovalues aredeeplyrootedinthedevelopmentofourschoolkaupapa, ensuringthatallstudentslivetheschoolvaluesineverythingwe do LieslandLukaworkalongsideandguidetheKaiārahiwho runclubsandcommittees,helpingākongatofeeltheirlanguage, cultureandidentitywithintheschool,promotinglivelihoodand wellness Thisincludesorganisingeventsandinitiativeslikeschool widevolunteering,interschoolsportscompetitions,breakfast clubandculturaldaysothatallstudentsandwhānauhavestrong relationshipsandtieswithinourkuraandarehighlyinvolved Theyarehelpingtoencouragestudentstofindoutwhattheir interestsareoutsideoftheclassroomandencourageotherstogive everythingatrytobetterthegreatercommunity RyleelooksafterthevalueofKotahitangawhichreflectsour school’sendeavourtobeaplacewithahumofexcellenceand equitableoutcomesforallstudents Thisvalueguidesstudents toactasoneandhelpsustoworktogetherwithunitytowards asharedgoal Ryleeguidesthesocialcommitteeanddesign committee,helpingthemtoplanandpromoteeventslikethe2026 Ballwherestudentscanallcometogetherandcelebratesuccess Kotahitangaencouragescuriousity,engagementandlearning througheventsthatareorganisedandcateredtowardsstudents, ensuringthatthereissomethingforeveryonewithinourkura Studentsaregiventheopportunitytogetinvolvedinexperiences thatwillpushthemselvesoutoftheircomfortzone.

Lieslisheadingastudent-ledvolunteeringinitiativeaimed tostrengthenTūrangawaewaewithinourcommunityand kura Basedonstudentfeedback,itincludes4projects:a localenvironmentalclean-up,astudent-for-studentkaiday, intergenerationalvisitswithkaumātuaandrangatahi,andaschool mural.Sheisalsoco-leadingEarthBuddies,foundedbylastyear’s PouĀrahi,StellaMoreton,whichteachesstudentsatWhangārei Primarytoberesponsiblekaitiaki.

RyleewillbeinitiatingTeAraRangatiratanga,TheStudent LeadershipPassport,whichwillmakeleadershipdevelopment moreaccessibleandconsistentacrossyearlevelsalongside buildingtuakana-teinarelationshipswithinourkura Thisaims toeaseyoungerstudentsintotheirhighschooljourneyand givethemanopportunitytospendtimewithandgettoknow theirschoolKaiārahibetter Juniorstudentswillbepairedwith

year13Kaiārahiandencouragedtocompletea rangeofachievableactivitiesthataredesignedto buildconfidenceandleadershipskills,creatingan abundantandsuccessfulschoolenvironment LukaisintheprocessofsettingupTeRuma Kakahū,astudent-ledsustainabilityandwellbeing initiativethatprovidesasafe,judgement-free spaceforstudentsandstafftodonateandaccess second-handclothingatnocost Itpromotes equity,reducesclothingwaste,andsupports thoseinourkurawhomayneedit Through thisinitiative,shehopestostrengthen Manaakitangaandfosteragreatersenseof connectionandbelongingwithinourschool community Lucaispreparingtobuildondonations weekatWhangāreiGirls’HighSchool Sheis hopingtodesignaninterhousecompetition toinvolvemorepeopleandgetourkura communityinvolvedinhelpingthewider communitywheretheyneedit Sheis hopingtodoafooddriveforKidsCan andtheSalvationArmy Therewillalso bewhānautimeactivitiesmakingcards, bookmarksandanythingthatcouldbe usedtomakesomeone’sdayalittle brighter Eachitemmadeordonated willbeworthhousepoints.

Wewouldalsoliketoacknowledge ourexceptionalKaiārahiandwider Year13leaderswithinourkurafor theirdedicationandwillingnessto contributeandserve Theirsupport andcommitmentplayavitalpartin bringingoursharedvisiontolife. Wearefilledwithanticipationand excitementfortheyearaheadand lookforwardtoallthat2026will bringforourkura.

MaiaBucknell,LolaEilering

SheppardHouseCaptainsAbbieFranklin, FarahAli,MayaRaven,JesseLocke ActiveAsJaxonDalton-Steel,KaylaBourke, LeahMacdonald,SarahFoon

GlobalIssuesRubyHudgell

HealthCommitteeTatendaChingorivo HonoraryBigSistersShwetaSureshKumar, OliviaOsborne,CaraGuerin, IsabellaHorsley

Te Kura Takiwa O Tauraroa

Our School, with a roll of 432 is located 22km SW of Whangarei city, catering for all primary and secondary year levels Student learning opportunities and achievement reflect the high standard of teaching and pastoral care offered at the school Students have many leadership opportunities throughout the year levels, with our Year 13 Prefects contributing significantly to the school We are proud of the 2026 cohort, who are proving themselves to be outstanding role models, organisers and leaders

TAS Head Prefects

Tauraroa Area School

Vision - “To be the best that we can be”

Head Prefect: Isla Hamilton is an enthusiastic and hardworking student who is looking towards a future in either welding or farming An avid sportsperson, she has represented Northland in hockey and gives back to the school community by coaching younger players at TAS Outside of school, Isla balances her studies with a part-time job on a local dairy farm She is currently working towards her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, demonstrating her commitment, resilience, and willingness to challenge herself

Head Prefect: Johnathan Karl has plans to study Commerce and Business at university, with the goal of one day owning his own business in the trade industry A talented sportsman, he plays in the school’s senior basketball team and has represented Northland and New Zealand Area Schools in both basketball and football Johnathan is also completing his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and coaches younger students in basketball, showing strong leadership within the school

Tikipunga High School continues to demonstrate that a small school with a big heart can achieve outstanding outcomes for its learners and community. As a Year 7-13 kura serving the Tikipunga community, we are proud of the strong relationships we build with our students and whanau, and the way our school values guide everything we do.

At Tikipunga High School, our values - Ako, Manaakitanga, Pono, Tikanga and Whanaungatanga, shape our learning environment and support a culture where students feel known, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.

Our academic results continue to be a source of pride. Tikipunga High School celebrates ongoing above national average achievement in NCEA, reflecting the dedication of our students, the commitment of our staff, and the strong support of whanau. We prioritise the achievement and wellbeing of every learner: at

Tikipunga High School your tamariki will never just be a number

We also celebrate the creativity and leadership of our students. One such example is Te Koha Williams-Burling, a talented young leader and independent artist whose work has been recognised for three consecutive years through the NZQA Ringa Toi Student Exhibition (Toi Whakairo Section), connected with Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Te Koha’s success highlights the diverse talents of our students and the opportunities available for them to pursue their passions.

Our school motto, “Tukua o Punga - Cast Your Nets,” reflects our belief that education should empower young people to explore opportunities, discover their strengths and build a positive future At Tikipunga High School we remain committed to helping every student connect, achieve and celebrate success

Since 1881, Whangārei

Boys’ High School has upheld a proud tradition of excellence in academics, sport, culture, and service. Generations of young men have walked through our gates, leaving with the confidence and character to contribute meaningfully to society. That legacy is not just our past it is our future.

Student leadership is central to that legacy.

This year’s leaders will uphold tradition, set high standards, and serve with dedication.

We embrace excellence ensuring students honour the past while forging their own success. Our kura thrives on high expectations and strong support, where leadership is a privilege.

ANCHORED IN EXCELLENCE

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.

My strength is not that of an individual, but of the collective.

Katūheiraukuramōtōkuiwi. ‘Istandasanexampleofmypeople’

TE KURA KAUPAPA MĀORI O PUKEMIRO

14 Norman Senn Avenue, Kaitaia Waea Kōrero: 09 408 4858

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Pukemiro comprises whānau genealogical connections to the tribal areas of Te Rarawa, Ngāti Kahu, Ngai Takoto, Te Aupōuri, Te Paatu and Ngāpuhi. This is reflected in the kura buildings named after significant leaders of these iwi Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Pukemiro has six contributing Kōhanga Reo and Whānau Poipoi early childhood Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Pukemiro whānau maintains connections to at least 44 local marae

INGOA: KELLY ROTA

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KotētahioānawawatamōanamatakotewhaiitearaoteSocialWork,kataeaa eiatetautokoi ngātamarikimeōrātouwhānau EhiahiaanaiakitemahiingākaupapapērāiTamarikiOra hei āwhinaitewhakakaha tehauorameteorangaongātamarikimetewhānau

INGOA: BROOKLYN MORGAN

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INGOA: PAUMEA MCKAY

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Kotētahioānawawatamōanamatakotehaerekitewharewānanga kiawhaimātaurangaanō mōteaomātauranga EhiahiaanaaPaumeak temahihe kaiakomōtereoMāorimetekapa haka kiataeaaieiatetukuatu ēneimātaurangak ngāreangakeitehekemai

INGOA: CHANCE THOMSON

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Kotētahioānawawatanuikotehaerekitewharewānangakitewha itētahitohuiteTure(Law) Ehiahiaanaiakitewhakawhānuiitōnamātaurangakiataeaaieiatetautokoitehaporimete whaiwāhikingākaupapaepāanakitetikameteture

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INGOA: NARIAH KOPAI

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INGOA: PROMISE WEBSTER HARDING

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INGOA: TAIKAHA HONETANA

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Kotētahioānawhānganuikoteangituirotoiteaomahimeteaowhānau EhiahiaanaaTaikaha k tenohoheitangataangitu,kiawhairawa,ā kiawhakatpuhokiitētahiwhānaunuiirotoite arohametemanaaki

Keirotohokiiōnawawatatewhaiitemahikaitunukai(chef) metetūmanakokiawhakatūitōna akecaféātōnawā Mākoneikataeae atemanaakiitetangatamāteka,ā kawhakakotahiite haporikitētah wāhipaiheinoho he kaitahi

INGOA: KARIRIKURA

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INGOA: ZAKHOIYAH HARRIS

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Kotētahioānatinopūkengakotewhakatangitūpētere(trumpet/cornet),ā hekaitākaroiamōte haahiRātana Mātepuorokataeae atetautoko ngākaupapaotehāhimetewhakakotah ite tangatamāteorometewaiata

Kotētahioānawawatamōanamatakotenohoheikaihangapuoro(muscproducer) Ke tehiahia hoki akiawhaiwāhikiteakoiteaowhānui ā ātōnawākahiaha akitemah heikaakopuoro kataeaa eiatewhakaakoiētahiatumetetukuatu tōnamātaurangak ngāreangake teheke mai

INGOA: JAYCE PURE

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INGOA: CELINA KIPA

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INGOA: KIARA-LEIGH RABETE-TATANA

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At Te Kura Takiwa ō Taipa, we are very proud of our student leaders, including this year s four Head Students They lead a team of other leaders that include Hauora, Cultural, Taiao and Sports leaders

Our Hauora leaders lead events such as Ora Pai Day (a fun event for the whole school at the beginning of the year)

Gumboot Friday, the Senior School Ball and Pink Shirt Day The Cultural Leaders lead all te āo Māori events and Māori cultural aspects of various events, as well as a proposed new Multicultural Festival Our Taiao Leaders lead beach clean-up activities and the annual Jetty Jump, while our Sports leaders lead our various sporting events including Athletics and Swimming Sports Assisting those leaders, we have students from each house, based on our school values leading the way and competing for Kahu points

Our houses/values are Painga, Mahitahi and Manaakitanga

To be selected our students go through an application and appointment process Our student leaders main role is to create a fun atmosphere at our kura, represent our kura at various events, and to role model our school values leading the way for all of our students

Our Head Students recently created an online video to introduce themselves You can view this here via QR code

Pepeha:

Ko Huruiki te Maunga

Ko Whangaruru te Wai

Ko Ngātokimatawhaora te Waka

Ko Whakapara te Marae

Ko Ngāpuhi te Iwi

Pepeha:

Ko Tuanaki te Maunga

Ko Te Maire te Awa

Ko Māmaru te Waka

Ko Te Ahua te Marae

Ko Ngāti Kahu te Iwi

Pepeha:

Ko Rangiputa te Maunga Moana

Ko Whakakoro te Maunga Whenua

Ko Awaroa te Awa

Ko Whangapē te Moana

Ko Māmari te Waka

Ko Ruanui te Tangata

Ko Kotahitanga me

Ruanui ōku Marae

Ko Ngāti Hauā toku hapū

Ko Te Rarawa te Iwi

Ko Terei rāua ko Iritana Waru ōku Mātua tūpuna

Pepeha:

Ko Maungakiekie te Maunga

Ko Manukau te Wai

Ko Tainui te Waka

Ko te Puae te Marae

Ko Waikato-Tainui te Iwi

SENIORCOUNCILR

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Backrowlefttoright: (StaffSergeant)TyrecceTuhiwai-Wharepapa–TeParawhau,NgaTai (CorporalandPouArahi)CuvierJackson–NgātiWai (Headgirl)NatalieMaihi-Hansen–Ngāpuhi,NgātiPorou (SergeantandPouArahi)JeromePaki–NgātiWhatua, Patuharakeke

(SergeantandPouArahi)JahrisHoori–Ngāpuhi,TeKapotai

Frontrowlefttoright: (PouArahi)Tia-MoanaEdwards–Ngāpuhi,NgātiKahungunu (PouArahi)KamaiaNgaperaTito-Ngāpuhi,NgātiWhatua

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TheywillberepresentingTeKāpehuWhetūTāmakiatvariousrangatahi leadershiphuiacrossTāmakiMakaurau Botharecapableand committedleaderswhowillrepresentthestudentbodyandschool well WewillbeselectingotherkaihautūsoontosupportJuliusand Ihaperaasastudentleadershipcommitteeforourkura

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