Mana Waka

Mana Waka

Pāpāmoa is a unique place where four Waka Hourua converged on their arrival from Hawaiiki generations ago. In Māori culture, whakapapa goes back to these waka. 

All students belong to a group named after these waka:

Te Arawa                          

Mataatua                                   

Takitimu                                    

Tainui                                   

The Mana Waka system provides an environment to bring the school together as well as providing opportunities for friendly competition between Waka groups.
 
The Mana Waka system operates with joint staff and student leaders.
 
 

 

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