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.

"IF YOU CAN IMAGINE IT, YOU CAN CREATE IT.
IF YOU DREAM IT, YOU CAN BECOME IT."
- WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

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Mana Waka