Work is set to proceed on the significant redevelopment of a Māori-language immersion school in Wellington following a blessing event at Ngā Mokopuna this morning.
Education Minister, Erica Stanford said today was a significant milestone and one that many people had been waiting a long time for.
“It is a pleasure to attend this milestone event and join Ngā Mokopuna and the community to celebrate the redevelopment of their kura,” Ms Stanford says.
“In May 2025, I approved the redevelopment project for Ngā Mokopuna which will see much-needed, major renewals carried out for the kura teaching and learning spaces.”
Ngā Mokopuna is one of three kura across Wellington, Hutt Valley, and Porirua and the redevelopment will ensure that Ngā Mokopuna has the facilities moving forward to match its growing roll and future aspirations, she said.
The school’s redevelopment includes the replacement of existing classrooms with two new teaching blocks, providing a total of 16 classrooms.
Work is now moving from enabling works to full construction of classrooms, due to be completed in Term 2, 2027. Construction of a new gym will follow, the Minister confirmed.
“Investing in schools and building for the future is a priority for this Government – every child deserves to learn in warm, dry, safe, and modern classrooms,” Ms Stanford says.
“The Ngā Mokopuna redevelopment has been long deserved and overdue – I am delighted for the community and pleased that an upgrade has been delivered that will support their tamariki to flourish.”
Construction has been supported through a $50 million investment in Budget 2025 to deliver up to 50 classrooms for Māori Medium and Kaupapa Māori Education.
