About TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Welcome to TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu, a vibrant state composite primary and intermediate co-educational school nestled in the heart of Waipatu on the beautiful East Coast of New Zealand'soft Hawke's Bay. With an approximate roll size of 273 students from preschool to Year 8, our community thrives within a setting that is both culturally rich and educationally focused.
At TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu, we are proudly led by Principal Fleur Wainohu. Under her guidance, the school has cultivated a nurturing environment that respects and integrates Māori culture into every aspect of our education system.
Our surroundings in Waipatu bring us closer to nature's bounty while also providing accessibility through Mayfair. This small town offers the perfect backdrop for a school that is deeply connected with its local Māori and Pacific community, which comprises 88% of our student body.
We believe in fostering strong connections between home, hapu/iwi (Māori tribe), marae (communal and sacred place for gatherings) and the wider world. Our
