Te Ngira Campus
Lower Hutt
Campus
42 Wainui Road, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt 5010
Kōrero tuku iho
Our local story
Kōtahi anō te kōhao o te ngira, e kuhuna ai te miro mā, te miro whero, me te miro pango.
There is but one eye of the needle through which the white, red and black threads must pass.
These words were spoken by the first Māori King, Pōtatau Te Wherowhero, to his son, who would later succeed him as Kīngi Tāwhiao.
For us at Te Ngira, this kōrero reminds us that every tauira and kaimahi brings their own unique thread to the whāriki of learning. Together, those threads create something stronger — a woven expression of achievement, belonging, and purpose.
Set just below the Wainuiomata Hill in Waiwhetu, Te Ngira is a warm and welcoming space for our community. Our campus has five spacious classrooms and sits on a main bus route connecting you to both Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt Central.
For those driving, there are 50 free carparks available for both tauira and kaimahi at the rear of the building.
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 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
We offer:
Welcoming learning spaces to support your studies
Computers and free Wi-Fi
Student support services, including academic help and wellbeing support (by appointment)
Free onsite parking
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
42 Wainui Road, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt 5010
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Te Reo Māori
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Te Tirohanga Māori
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Pakihi
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Explore Te Ngira Campus in 360°
Take a virtual walk through Te Ngira Campus before you arrive. Explore our learning spaces and classrooms to become familiar with the campus before your first day.
Whether you're preparing to enrol, attending an interview or getting ready for class, our interactive 360° tour helps you become familiar with the campus from wherever you are.
If you have any questions before your visit, our team is here to help.
Kaupapa anamata
Upcoming events
Pitopito kōrero o te wā
Latest news
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