Ngā Mahinga
Whangārei campus
Campus
12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga, Whangarei 0110
Te kōrero o tō tātou whare
The gardens
Ngā Mahinga is the name gifted to our campus by kaumātua of this rohe, recalling the traditional gardens of taro, kāmo, and kūmara that once sustained the people. Today, our Whangārei campus continues that legacy as a place where whānau grow and thrive through the food of knowledge.
The name translates as “the gardens”, a symbol of cultivation, connection, and nourishment for the mind and spirit.
Through a wānanga led by Huku Kawiti and Ross Smith, each classroom was given a name that reflects the kaupapa of unity and wellbeing:
Takiao: a gateway to the world, connecting to global knowledge
Koha and Kotahitanga: values of generosity and unity
Mauri Ora: the kaiako room, a place of planning and uplift
Huinga Ngutu: where kai and kōrero bring people together
Ngā Mahinga is both a tribute to our tūpuna and a promise for the aspirations of whānau today.
Ngā whare me ngā ratonga
Facilities and support services
Our campus provides comfortable, accessible spaces to help you focus on your learning.
We're open from 8:30am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
We offer:
Student support services, including academic help and wellbeing support (by appointment)
Learning spaces that support your studies
Computer lab and printers
Large kitchen for tauira use
Free parking onsite
Free Wi-Fi
Basketball hoop
A vibrant toi collection that reflects the creativity of our tauira, kaimahi, and community
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12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga, Whangarei 0110
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