Countrymike: added link to web site.

[[Image:heydads.jpg]]

'''Hey Dads''' is an organisation for men and the children in their lives. It is organized primarily by [[Uwe Spielhaupter]].

See: http://www.heydads.com/

== Upcoming Events ==

Uwe Spielhaupter

Hey Dads Coordinator

021-1354972

[[Category:Clubs and Organisations]]

BITPlan waihekepedia Wiki:Current events

2010-03-28T08:19:19Z

Countrymike: /* April */

==Tsunami alert==
A tsunami resulting from the Chilean earthquake on 28 February 2010 caused warnings for Waiheke beaches and cancelled some ferry sailings. The [[Onetangi Beach Races]] were postponed until 14 March.[http://www.radiosport.co.nz/SportsNews/spspo/Detail.aspx?id=171649 Tsunami hits events]

== Ongoing Events on Waiheke Island: ==

* Tuesdays 3:30 - 8pm: Dramability: Cindy Peterken will be taking groups through drama classes that will include theatre games, improvisation, devising, script work, creating a character, stage fighting, mask work and more. Students must enrol for a term of lessons, and are encouraged to commit to a year's attendance to allow for more exciting planning. Each term will have a different focus and there will be at least one evening performance to put skills into practice. All students should arrive 5min before the start of the lesson and wear suitable loose clothing for moving around freely and there will be some floor work -- so no best clothes, please! Bring only a dollop of enthusiasm and a sense of humour. 6-8yo: 3:30 - 4:15; 9-13yo: 4:45 - 5:45; 14-18yo: 6:30-8:00. To book, contact Cindy Peterken ph 2770 or email [mailto:L.Peterken@xtra.co.nz?subject=Query_from_Waihekepedia L.Peterken@xtra.co.nz]. @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

* Sundays 6-8pm: ASK Youth Church & Concert. For more information, see their [http://askchurch.com/index.html website]. @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

==Upcoming Special Events: ==

=== March ===

* Sat27Apr Concert at Artworks, koha entry

* Sun28Mar 10:30am-noon: UNESCO Biosphere Reserve project meeting @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

* Wed31Mar 7:30pm: [[Spiritual Cinema]]: @ [[Waiheke Community Cinema|the Cinema]]

=== April ===

* TALK AND BOOK LAUNCH, TUES APRIL 6, 6pm: DONNA MULHEARN, Australian Peace Activist, launches her book ORDINARY COURAGE and talks about her experiences in Iraq as a human shield in 2003. This is the Auckland launch of this new book. At [[Tivoli]]

* We14 Apr 7:30pm: [[Earth Cinema]]: @ [[Waiheke Community Cinema|the Cinema]]

* [[Tivoli]] - TUES APRIL 13, 6pm - 7pm GORDON H. BROWN, major New Zealand art historian and artist, will sign his new book of essays on his friend, great 20thc New Zealand artist Colin McCahon: Towards a Promised Land, Auckland University Press, 2010 Gordon is a long-time Waiheke resident. He is the author of numerous important studies on New Zealand art, the curator of many exhibitions and has been director of several major New Zealand arts institutions.

* Fr/Sa 16/17Apr 8-9:30pm: Guitar & Gloves: a gorgeous duet of guitar and lyrical contemporary dance. Dancer-choreographer Jennifer De Leon has performed throughout NZ and around the world: recent performances including Tempo, the Auckland Dance Festival 2008 and as a key presenter/performer at the Int'l Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama & Performance Studies (ADSA) Conference in Perth in 2008. Kevin Timm is South African-born and brings to his music a spaciousness reminiscent of the vast African veldt. This combination of Jennifer’s dance and Kevin’s music tells of a ‘synchronous serendipity’ as the two artistes have choreographed, composed and woven their expressions together. It is suitable for all ages! Five works comprise the program, closing with “Somewhere over the Rainbow” with whimsy and grace. Bookings on 372-2941 or ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com, or at the door. @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

* Sa24 Apr 8pm: Tank & Pump in Concert. Door sales only. @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

* We28Apr 7:30pm: [[Spiritual Cinema]]: @ [[Waiheke Community Cinema|the Cinema]]

* Th29Apr - Sat01May: Ngā Manurere follows Manawa’s (Nicola Kawana) journey to reconnect with the son Morehu (Pana Hema-Taylor) she gave up through whangāi. Supported by her closest friends Wai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), Rina (Lana Garland) and Jess (Renee Maihi) who are all single mothers, the women are tied together by roots and friendship; but each secretly harbors her own view on Manawa and the son to whom she is a stranger. At once funny and shocking, the play explores the everyday experience of being a solo mum with honesty and humor. It also reveals a terrible truth that exposes the danger of emotional silence. @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

=== May ===

* Sa08May 8:00-10:30pm: Sika in Concert Experience the power of the ancient didjeridoo, Native American flute, drums, voice and percussion with internationally acclaimed performer and recording artist Sika. This very unusual concert has stirred up quite a following here in NZ, as well as in the UK, USA and Australia. Tickets $20 general, $15 student, $5 child or $45 family. His previous two concerts both sold out, so book at the Theatre: 372-2941 or [mailto:ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com?subject=Sika_Booking_Enquiry ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com] @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

[[Category:Events]]

BITPlan waihekepedia Wiki:Current events

2010-03-28T08:17:46Z

Countrymike: /* Upcoming Special Events: */ Tivoli event

==Tsunami alert==
A tsunami resulting from the Chilean earthquake on 28 February 2010 caused warnings for Waiheke beaches and cancelled some ferry sailings. The [[Onetangi Beach Races]] were postponed until 14 March.[http://www.radiosport.co.nz/SportsNews/spspo/Detail.aspx?id=171649 Tsunami hits events]

== Ongoing Events on Waiheke Island: ==

* Tuesdays 3:30 - 8pm: Dramability: Cindy Peterken will be taking groups through drama classes that will include theatre games, improvisation, devising, script work, creating a character, stage fighting, mask work and more. Students must enrol for a term of lessons, and are encouraged to commit to a year's attendance to allow for more exciting planning. Each term will have a different focus and there will be at least one evening performance to put skills into practice. All students should arrive 5min before the start of the lesson and wear suitable loose clothing for moving around freely and there will be some floor work -- so no best clothes, please! Bring only a dollop of enthusiasm and a sense of humour. 6-8yo: 3:30 - 4:15; 9-13yo: 4:45 - 5:45; 14-18yo: 6:30-8:00. To book, contact Cindy Peterken ph 2770 or email [mailto:L.Peterken@xtra.co.nz?subject=Query_from_Waihekepedia L.Peterken@xtra.co.nz]. @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

* Sundays 6-8pm: ASK Youth Church & Concert. For more information, see their [http://askchurch.com/index.html website]. @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

==Upcoming Special Events: ==

=== March ===

* Sat27Apr Concert at Artworks, koha entry

* Sun28Mar 10:30am-noon: UNESCO Biosphere Reserve project meeting @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

* Wed31Mar 7:30pm: [[Spiritual Cinema]]: @ [[Waiheke Community Cinema|the Cinema]]

=== April ===

* TALK AND BOOK LAUNCH, TUES APRIL 6, 6pm: DONNA MULHEARN, Australian Peace Activist, launches her book ORDINARY COURAGE and talks about her experiences in Iraq as a human shield in 2003. This is the Auckland launch of this new book. At [[Tivoli]]

* We14 Apr 7:30pm: [[Earth Cinema]]: @ [[Waiheke Community Cinema|the Cinema]]

* Fr/Sa 16/17Apr 8-9:30pm: Guitar & Gloves: a gorgeous duet of guitar and lyrical contemporary dance. Dancer-choreographer Jennifer De Leon has performed throughout NZ and around the world: recent performances including Tempo, the Auckland Dance Festival 2008 and as a key presenter/performer at the Int'l Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama & Performance Studies (ADSA) Conference in Perth in 2008. Kevin Timm is South African-born and brings to his music a spaciousness reminiscent of the vast African veldt. This combination of Jennifer’s dance and Kevin’s music tells of a ‘synchronous serendipity’ as the two artistes have choreographed, composed and woven their expressions together. It is suitable for all ages! Five works comprise the program, closing with “Somewhere over the Rainbow” with whimsy and grace. Bookings on 372-2941 or ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com, or at the door. @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

* Sa24 Apr 8pm: Tank & Pump in Concert. Door sales only. @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

* We28Apr 7:30pm: [[Spiritual Cinema]]: @ [[Waiheke Community Cinema|the Cinema]]

* Th29Apr - Sat01May: Ngā Manurere follows Manawa’s (Nicola Kawana) journey to reconnect with the son Morehu (Pana Hema-Taylor) she gave up through whangāi. Supported by her closest friends Wai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), Rina (Lana Garland) and Jess (Renee Maihi) who are all single mothers, the women are tied together by roots and friendship; but each secretly harbors her own view on Manawa and the son to whom she is a stranger. At once funny and shocking, the play explores the everyday experience of being a solo mum with honesty and humor. It also reveals a terrible truth that exposes the danger of emotional silence. @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

=== May ===

* Sa08May 8:00-10:30pm: Sika in Concert Experience the power of the ancient didjeridoo, Native American flute, drums, voice and percussion with internationally acclaimed performer and recording artist Sika. This very unusual concert has stirred up quite a following here in NZ, as well as in the UK, USA and Australia. Tickets $20 general, $15 student, $5 child or $45 family. His previous two concerts both sold out, so book at the Theatre: 372-2941 or [mailto:ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com?subject=Sika_Booking_Enquiry ArtworksTheatre@gmail.com] @ [[Artworks Theatre|Artworks Community Theatre]]

[[Category:Events]]

Sealink

2010-03-25T23:56:17Z

Countrymike: /* Other Services */

SeaLink operates comprehensive car and passenger ferry services to Waiheke and Great Barrier Islands.

== Waiheke Island Services ==

SeaLink's car and passenger ferries sail to Waiheke Island from Half Moon Bay in Auckland's eastern suburbs up to 12 times a day, 365 days a year. A service also operates from Wynyard Wharf, Jellicoe Street in the city opposite the Auckland Fish Market on Friday nights and weekends.

== Great Barrier Island Services ==

SeaLink's car and passenger ferry service also departs from Wynyard Wharf to Tryphena six days a week in summer and three days a week in winter.

== Holiday Packages ==

A feature of SeaLink's operation is the comprehensive SeaLink Holidays programme. The company has hand-picked a selection of properties on both islands to provide quality accommodation services. When making an accommodation booking through SeaLink customers can get the benefit of discounted ferry fares, a SeaLink Touring Pack containing loads of information about your destination, and expert advice.

== Other Services ==

In addition to its passenger and tourism operations, SeaLink provides vehicle transport and freight services to Rangitoto, Motutapu, Rakino, Motuihe and Kawau islands.

== History ==

SeaLink, one of New Zealand’s largest privately-owned ferry companies, started out as Subritzky Shipping. The Subritzky Group also owned Gulf Trans Ltd (1989), which serviced Great Barrier Island and Waiheke Freight. Subritzky Shipping started in 1960 providing essential services in the Hauraki Gulf. The Subritzky family has a long history of shipping in New Zealand one of their first vessels was the Jane Gifford now moored at the National Maritime Museum.

In September 2004, Subritzky was acquired by Kangaroo Island SeaLink, a leading South Australian tourism company. The company moved into tourism in September 2005 with the launch of a comprehensive holiday programme for Waiheke and Great Barrier islands, a strategy was designed to align the company with its Australian owners; to capitalize on the reputation of the SeaLink name and to maximize the results of the company’s international marketing programme.

SeaLink achieved Qualmark accreditation in 2005, demonstrating the company's commitment to providing quality services.

== Vessels ==

* [[Seacat]] (Big Red)
* [[Seaway]]
* [[Seamaster]] (formally [[M. N. Subritzky]])
* [[Island Navigator]]

== More Information ==

* [http://www.sealink.co.nz/waiheke-island/index.html SeaLink NZ Website]
* [https://twitter.com/SeaLink_NZ SeaLink NZ Twitter page]
* [http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/SeaLink-Travel-Group-NZ/307004488148?ref=ts SeaLink NZ Facebook page]

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[[Category:Commercial]]

2010-01-07T00:19:40Z

2010-01-02T01:26:38Z

Countrymike:

Kippa

2010-01-02T01:26:24Z

Countrymike:

[[Image:kippa.jpg]]Kippa, also known as Richard Cannon, is an island blues musician best known for his lap slide guitar. A regular sight at island jams, you can see him at [[Charley Farley's]] and, at the newly rennovated Beachfront Cafe - see local press for details.
Kippa's musical story reaches back to the 1960s, when as a young muso, his first gig was to support Lee Scratch Perry, as The Soulman- a DJ, playing imported American soul music. Whilst lee spun rocksteady, and early Reggae, through ENORMOUS 28-inch speakers!!! Bass became essential after that early experience. Later Kippa was a guitar tec/roadie for bands such as The Tubes, Japan, Echo and the Bunnymen, Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin to name but a few. Eleven years a Waiheechan, Kippa has recorded for Katy Soljak, Pat Urlich, Dione Denize, and also at York St. in Auckland city.

Check out his [http://www.myspace.com/lapslideman MySpace page]where you can hear some of his music, including Mean Ol' Street.

"From when I was a young boy, the music never failed to captivate me, the wailing and screaming, wild vocals of all them old dudes who we grew up listening to."
Kippa.

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[[Category:Performers]]
[[Category:Arts]]

The Beach FM

2010-01-02T01:17:56Z

Countrymike: /* Shows */

[[Image:Tihare_BeachRadio.JPG|frame|left|The Beach at Artworks in Oneroa]]

In 1999 Tony Storey a former Radio New Zealand employer who was living on Great Barrier Island placed an ad in the Gulf News looking for people to help him begin broadcasting on Waiheke Island. Storey was broadcasting on Great Barrier Island on a commercial frequency and wanted to create a small network of radio stations to cover the Hauraki Gulf and the coastal areas of greater Auckland to compete with radio broadcasters in Auckland. His plan required establishing The Beach FM, as it was called, on Waiheke, Kawau, and Great Barrier Islands. His initial setup of The Beach on Waiheke was broadcast from a caravan near the Waiheke airfield, a high point on the island, and had the transmitter attached to the top of the hanger for maximum coverage. The station was mostly aimed at playing music and transmission reached into Auckland radios along the southern shorelines, or even into housing located on the higher points of the North Shore. Storey's attempt to create a competitive gulf radio network failed to raise enough money to support any employees or even Storey himself and he eventually sold the station to another Waiheke resident, Charlie Hraske, in 2002.

Hraske managed to garner a small income through advertising to keep The Beach running on Waiheke but still not enough to pay for any permanent staff or any of the presenters. Hraske loved the idea of radio on the island, had regular weekly meetings about station affairs, and had a regular salesperson on board. Most, if not all, presenters were volunteers and the station started to include more current affairs and local news than previous stations. In August of 2004 Hraske and three station volunteers established the Waiheke Radio Community Trust to “''provide an accessible community based broadcasting service to help fulfil the cultural, educational, and social needs of the residents of Waiheke Island''” (Waiheke Community Radio Trust, 2004). This organization lay dormant until the idea was revisited in 2008 as the basis for establishing [[Waiheke Radio]]. Hraske eventually sold the station on again later in 2004 to long time Auckland radio personality Barry Jenkins. At this time The Beach was broadcasting on a commercial frequency, 99.4 FM, that had been gained in the government tender process by Tony Storey.

Jenkins' tenancy at the helm of The Beach lasted for two years but ultimately resulted in the end of the Beach FM brand. There were few if any advertisers on board and the reputation of the station within the community had diminished, with most considering the station as a place where people went to have a good time and indulge in their particular taste of music on-air - not necessarily to make good radio. Apart from the weekend Island Life show that had originated with Bob Mansell in the caravan days of The Beach, there was little variation in the content which consisted mostly of specialist music shows and the station had minimal community involvement besides irregular appearances at the yearly Christmas parade. As the station was being run as a commercial enterprise Auckland City charged commercial fees for the rent of the studio in [[Artworks]] in Oneroa. This cost eventually caught up with Jenkins and he attempted to relocate the station to his garage, a move that was unpopular with most presenters and which essentially signaled the end of The Beach. The frequency was auctioned off by the [http://www.waihekeradio.org.nz/node/110 Radio Spectrum Management Group] in May of 2008 for the sum of $380,000, an amount well out of reach of Jenkins or any group based on Waiheke Island for that matter.

The station broadcast on 99.4 fm or on 107 fm for the Palm Beach and Onetangi areas.

More about Beach Radio (former website/blog): http://waihekeradio.blogspot.com

 

[[Image:Tihare_TheBeach.JPG|frame|left|DJ Rob Tuwhare in The Beach FM studio]]

 

== Shows ==

'''Live On The Beach'''

Every May, to mark [http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/4506 NZ Music Month], The Beach presents ''Live On The Beach'', a series featuring Waiheke musicians playing live in our studio. The series was started in 2003 and proved so popular it became an annual event. Throughout the history of Live On The Beach we have tried to showcase musicians who don't get the opportunity to perform in front of a audience on the Island whether it be because of their age, or because they are playing music that doesn't fit the solo acoustic blues format favoured by many of the local venues. Most of these performances have been recorded, and many are now available to listen to on the internet or download. Find more info and audio on The Beach Radio Blog [http://waihekeradio.blogspot.com/2007/05/live-from-our-oneroa-studio.html here] and [http://waihekeradio.blogspot.com/2007/05/its-pat-on-back-time.html here].

'''Alternatuis'''

In 2006 The Beach launched its very own music awards, The [[Alternatuis]]. Arising from concerns that mainstream NZ music awards had become predictable and lacking in adventurousness we decided to take action. The Alternatuis are given to NZ musicians that we feel deserve acclaim but aren't receiving it. The judging criteria for the awards are a strictly guarded secret but are rumoured to be completely subjective. Even the award categories change from year to year.

Winners of the 2006 Alternatuis, who didn't know until after the awards were made that they had been in the running, included Steve Abel, Dudley Benson, Chris Knox and The Mint Chicks. At least two of these artists subsequently placed Alternatui winner stickers on the front of their CD releases. Visit The Beach Radio Blog to find out about the [http://waihekeradio.blogspot.com/2006/10/in-my-humble-opinion_23.html 2006 winners] and [http://waihekeradio.blogspot.com/2006/10/id-like-to-thank-academy-my-family-and.html their reaction].

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[[Category:History]]

2009-12-10T00:29:47Z

Countrymike: added logo

[[Image:tehuruhi-logo.png|left]]
Te Huruhi School is Waiheke Island's original primary school located at 7 [[Donald Bruce Road]] in [[Surfdale]]. It opened in 1986. Children originally attended Waiheke Area School which is now Waiheke High School. It is a state school governed by the Ministry of Education and a school [http://www.tehuruhi.school.nz/board-of-trustees Board of Trustees]. Te Huruhi follows the official New Zealand curriculum with classroom programmes designed to assist local children.

The school welcomes children in Years 1-6 and has no zone, so children from any part of Waiheke are eligible to attend. The school is an integral part of Waiheke’s close-knit community and hosts many events in the school hall and offers its swimming pool to the public over the summer holidays.

It has a roll of 423, and a decile of 5.

== The Te Huruhi Way ==

Te Huruhi School's philosophy is based on [http://books.google.com/books?id=XQ_FQgAACAAJ&dq=isbn:0060952865&ei=UT8gS_WQOY_8lASRsaSrCQ&cd=1 Quality Schooling] and the work of William Glasser. This philosophy supports an understanding of how to learn and behave. It also explains why behaviour problems exist and how we can begin to resolve those issues.

A Quality School:

* Is one where people are courteous and considerate
* Is one where people talk with, not at each other
* Is one where children are taught to do quality work
* Has reasonable rules which everyone agrees on because they are beneficial to the individual and the group
* Teaches self-responsibility and self-evaluation
* Is an inclusive environment where each child has opportunity to develop to their potential

‘The Te Huruhi Way’ describes how a learning community chooses to implement and teach this philosophy. ‘The Te Huruhi Way’ is underpinned by five core values.

The Five Cs are:

Caring, Co-operation, Courtesy, Courage and Commitment.

These shared values are introduced at the beginning of the school year and are promoted, taught and reviewed during the year. They are also the basis of ethical professional relationships within our school and with the wider community. Woven through each of these five values is an understanding of the consequences of individual choice.

Te Huruhi School is a '''CARING''' place, so feel safe.

Have '''COURAGE''' to learn new things, and do what you know is right.

Be '''COMMITTED''' to doing your best.

Be '''COURTEOUS'''. '''CO-OPERATE''' with others.

Make good '''CHOICES''' and enjoy your achievements.

== Nga Purapura Akoranga ==

Te Huruhi School offers an extensive Maori cultural programme for any child or family who request and are accepted to be part of one of bi-lingual classes in Nga Purapura Akoranga. These classes cater for students from Yr 2 (6 years) through to Yr 6 (11 years).

The programme follows the mainstream curriculum requirements with the added dimension of Maori language, music and culture, te reo me ona tikanga. It is necessary to enrol your child on the waiting list held at the office to be eligible for admission to Nga Purapura Akoranga.

==External links==
*[http://www.tehuruhi.school.nz/ Te Huruhi website]
*[http://www.tki.org.nz/e/schools/display_school_info.php?school_id=1177 Te Kete Ipurangi]
[[Category:Education]]
[[Category:Surfdale]]

File:Tehuruhi-logo.png

2009-12-10T00:28:41Z

Countrymike:

Te Huruhi Primary School

2009-12-10T00:28:26Z

Countrymike:

[[Image:tehuruhi-logo.png]] Te Huruhi School is Waiheke Island's original primary school located at 7 [[Donald Bruce Road]] in [[Surfdale]]. It opened in 1986. Children originally attended Waiheke Area School which is now Waiheke High School. It is a state school governed by the Ministry of Education and a school [http://www.tehuruhi.school.nz/board-of-trustees Board of Trustees]. Te Huruhi follows the official New Zealand curriculum with classroom programmes designed to assist local children.

The school welcomes children in Years 1-6 and has no zone, so children from any part of Waiheke are eligible to attend. The school is an integral part of Waiheke’s close-knit community and hosts many events in the school hall and offers its swimming pool to the public over the summer holidays.

It has a roll of 423, and a decile of 5.

== The Te Huruhi Way ==

Te Huruhi School's philosophy is based on [http://books.google.com/books?id=XQ_FQgAACAAJ&dq=isbn:0060952865&ei=UT8gS_WQOY_8lASRsaSrCQ&cd=1 Quality Schooling] and the work of William Glasser. This philosophy supports an understanding of how to learn and behave. It also explains why behaviour problems exist and how we can begin to resolve those issues.

A Quality School:

* Is one where people are courteous and considerate
* Is one where people talk with, not at each other
* Is one where children are taught to do quality work
* Has reasonable rules which everyone agrees on because they are beneficial to the individual and the group
* Teaches self-responsibility and self-evaluation
* Is an inclusive environment where each child has opportunity to develop to their potential

‘The Te Huruhi Way’ describes how a learning community chooses to implement and teach this philosophy. ‘The Te Huruhi Way’ is underpinned by five core values.

The Five Cs are:

Caring, Co-operation, Courtesy, Courage and Commitment.

These shared values are introduced at the beginning of the school year and are promoted, taught and reviewed during the year. They are also the basis of ethical professional relationships within our school and with the wider community. Woven through each of these five values is an understanding of the consequences of individual choice.

Te Huruhi School is a '''CARING''' place, so feel safe.

Have '''COURAGE''' to learn new things, and do what you know is right.

Be '''COMMITTED''' to doing your best.

Be '''COURTEOUS'''. '''CO-OPERATE''' with others.

Make good '''CHOICES''' and enjoy your achievements.

== Nga Purapura Akoranga ==

Te Huruhi School offers an extensive Maori cultural programme for any child or family who request and are accepted to be part of one of bi-lingual classes in Nga Purapura Akoranga. These classes cater for students from Yr 2 (6 years) through to Yr 6 (11 years).

The programme follows the mainstream curriculum requirements with the added dimension of Maori language, music and culture, te reo me ona tikanga. It is necessary to enrol your child on the waiting list held at the office to be eligible for admission to Nga Purapura Akoranga.

==External links==
*[http://www.tehuruhi.school.nz/ Te Huruhi website]
*[http://www.tki.org.nz/e/schools/display_school_info.php?school_id=1177 Te Kete Ipurangi]
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[[Category:Surfdale]]