Explore education in Hikurangi!

At Hukerenui Playcentre it’s quite normal for the kids, and adults, to turn up in gumboots, we’re a rural community, and our love for outdoor play reflects this. It’s an easy-going, friendly environment, where we love to get messy, creative, and adventurous.

Based at the Hukerenui School there are plenty of opportunities to mix with the school at their many events. This includes our transition to school program, where on Friday’s our 4 year old’s spend the morning with the new entrant class.

Lighthouse Playgroup is located in the heart of Hikurangi and is a great place for mums, dads, grandparents, or caregivers to come along with their pre-schools are have some fun! With two public sessions running each week, we pride ourselves on being a place where you can come and relax whilst knowing your child is going to have a great time with our awesome toys and great kids who come along!

We have tea and coffee facilities and welcome contributions to shared morning teas. Our mums often love to catchup and enjoy our sessions just as much as the kids!

At Hikurangi Kindergarten we believe that respectful warm relationships are core to our centre philosophy and way of being. Our philosophy is based on the early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki.

We promote and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by promoting a bi-cultural learning environment that recognises and celebrates Te Āo Māori. We are guided by the principles and co-components of The Hikairo Schema.

Whananaki School is a friendly rural primary school providing quality education from Years 1 to 8. Nestled in a stunning coastal community, it offers a supportive learning environment where children thrive and families feel welcome.

Kaurihohore School is a rural school that, despite its growth in recent years, continues to maintain a small school atmosphere. Our enrolment fluctuates between 170 and 210 students annually, reflecting our commitment to providing a close-knit community feel. We take immense pride in our Kaurihohore Kids, who consistently excel in various fields after leaving our kura.

Hikurangi is a small rural town 15 kilometres from Whangarei in sunny Northland. In the past Hikurangi has had thriving timber, coal mining and dairying industries.

In 1883 Hikurangi School opened on View Road with eleven pupils.

In the 1920ʼs, with the roll hovering around 120, a new school was built on the present site on Valley Rd.

Today, 135 years on, Hikurangi School caters for around 220 students from years 0 to 8.

VISION
Hukerenui School develop students who are confident, connected, actively engaged, lifelong learners.

MISSION STATEMENT
Promoting Excellence in Learning within our Rural Community

“Kia tautokohia te ako rangatira ki te hapori O Hukerenui”

MOTTO
The Key is me - "Ko au te ki"