Hi there,
I have followed many of threads recommending areas to live, they have been incredibly useful, thank you!!! I have also found one or two who are asking a similar question to me...
The advice I need is around finding primary and intermediate schools with a genuine positive interest and connection to Maori culture. Some schools' websites don't make any reference to Te Reo and Maori cultural learning/dancing/singing etc some don't even have 'Kia Ora' on the front page! So I am looking for schools in a family friendly area, that is commutable to CBD but that is also able to balance the cultural diversity and heritage of Aoteoroa/NZ.
I think I am taken with the North Shore (as it is blummin' gorgeous, just about affordable and has a manageable commute??!!) but many of the schools seem to be exclusively English in approach and culture. Do you know different? Does your children's school have a fabulous Kapa Haka? Do they learn Te Reo? Are there children from all sorts of backgrounds in school? Are there other areas/schools I should consider? eg what is the vibe out towards Glendowie (it looks pretty white English but I might be wrong???!!!)?
We are moving out in September and whilst I am OK with taking some time for the kids to look round some schools to work out the best places for them, I think we are really going to want to settle down.
Any advice gratefully received!!!