St Georges Church Hall
Epsom
Programme Delivery Site
33 Halifax Avenue, Epsom, Auckland 1051
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Our local story
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has strong connections with communities across Aotearoa. Our local delivery sites bring learning closer to you, so you and your whānau can study where you live.
These spaces are about more than classrooms. They are places of whanaungatanga, where learning is supported by aroha, respect, and shared purpose. Every site reflects the local community it serves, making education more accessible for tauira.
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Facilities and support services
Please note: This is an unmanned site used for programme delivery only.
If you need extra support or services, you can:
Access learning and wellbeing support via Te Matakā
Call Tatau Pounamu (our Contact Centre) or
Visit your nearest campus to meet with kaimahi kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face)
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