Homo Haia Homework Hub

A FREE Homework Programme Designed to Empower Our Pacific Learners to Excellence!

Welcome to Homo Haia Homework Hub

Welcome to the Homo Haia Homework Hub (HHHH) – a free, high-impact academic support programme designed for Pacific learners in Years 9-13 across the Bay of Plenty. Running throughout Term 3, 2026, this unique programme empowers secondary school students to achieve academic success through a blend of personalised tutoring, cultural enrichment, and a supportive community.

We are proud to partner with Tauranga Girls’ College, Tauranga Boys’ College, Te Puke High School, Mount Maunganui College, and Katikati College. The programme runs on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons with delicious free kai provided at every single session. Come along, bring your schoolwork, and let our experienced subject tutors help you shine.

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Programme Details and Benefits

Homo Haia (HHHH) is a tailored homework hub that empowers Pacific students with cultural engagement and academic support. Our programme is strategically designed to help learners reach their full potential in an encouraging, community-driven environment.

Personalised Academic Guidance: Tailored one-on-one tutoring and small group sessions designed to address individual learning needs in all subject areas.
Cultural Enrichment: Engaging activities that weave traditional Pacific games, music, and stories into the learning experience, fostering a sense of identity and pride.
Community Celebration: A welcoming space where students share stories and celebrate their heritage, inspiring future leaders to succeed. We also provide free kai to fuel your brain and keep you energised throughout the session.

Empowering Pacific Learners

Culturally Responsive

Empowers students and families by providing comprehensive support for NCEA, school needs, and pathways beyond academia, ensuring a holistic approach to education.

Aspirational Culture

Students at HHHH are super supported by awesome teachers who understand the importance of cultivating a culturally responsive learning environment for students to achieve excellence. This includes one on one and small group talanoa to clarify learning, having a good laugh and kai.

Accessible Excellence

We provide accessible extra educational support, ensuring that excellence in NCEA is within reach for every student. Our commitment makes high-level academic success achievable for all.

Cultural Connections

Our programme fosters cultural awareness by integrating localised and contextualised knowledge, forging meaningful connections with Pacific learners. This approach strengthens cultural identity while enhancing the overall learning experience.

Engagement Boost

We drive positive engagement in learning, resulting in improved attendance and academic achievement. This increased engagement sets the stage for lifelong success.

I know attending HHHH enable me to achieve excellence in English.

Year 11

This initiative has not only supported academic success but also improved students’ sense of cultural pride and belonging within our school community

TEACHER

HHHH helps me to understand my learning and I feel like I can ask the teacher questions. I don’t feel like I can in my class, so it’s really good for me

STUDENT

HHHH aims to provide our cultural, localised and contextual knowledge to engage with our Pacific learners. Being educators we know engagement has positive impacts on attendance and also achievement, and we have seen the direct impact that this programme has had for our students and their families

TEACHER

Attending HHHH supported me in many ways because I was able to get my work done and get good connections with the teachers who were to support me and my friends.

Year 13 student.

I got all the help I needed from HHHH and I ended up doing pretty well with my end of year exams.

Year 12 student.

HHHH offers a great opportunity for the boys to get the extra help they need.

Year 12 student.

I really liked the one-on-one help that we can get from the teachers at HHHH, because we don't get this during class.

Year 13 student.

A great opportunity for our son to attend and get extra support for his studies. He was able to get one-on-one time with teachers which was what our son needed.

Parent of Year 13 student.

Within a couple of HHHH sessions and sticking with the HHHH programme, our son was able to get his first Excellence grade for English.

Parent of Year 13 student.

What to Expect

Get ready for a glimpse of HHHH:

3:30 - Eager students arrive, fuel up with a light snack, and prepare to tackle learning tasks.
3:34 - Engaging interactions commence as students collaborate with teachers during tailored academic support and talanoa discussions.
4:45 - A collective moment to learn a traditional Pacific song and grace, reinforcing cultural values.
5:00 - Time to enjoy delicious kai together, strengthening community bonds.
5:20 - Students depart inspired, having conquered their learning challenges with renewed confidence and cultural pride.

Questions

Find answers to common questions about the Trust’s programmes, events, and participation guidelines.

Where is HHHH?

Our programme is hosted at five key locations across the Bay of Plenty. Please check your school’s specific day, time, and room:

Tauranga Girls’ & Boys’ Colleges (Check poster for your specific day)
Te Puke High School
Katikati College
Mount Maunganui College

What are the specific dates, times, and rooms for 2026?

Here is the detailed 2026 Term 3 schedule:

Tauranga Girls’ & Boys’ Colleges – 3:30pm – 5:30pm
- Wednesdays: August 5th, 19th & September 2nd | Pōwhenua Exhibition Space
- Thursdays: July 30th, August 13th, 27th & September 10th | TBC Health Room
Malohi – Te Puke High School – 3:15pm – 5:15pm
- Tuesdays: July 28th, Aug 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th. Sept 1st, 8th & 15th | Room 615 ESOL
Po Ako – Katikati College – 3:30pm – 5:30pm
- Wednesdays: July 29th, Aug 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th. Sept 2nd, 9th & 16th | Aiga Room
Mount Maunganui College – 3:00pm – 5:00pm
- Wednesdays: July 29th, Aug 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th. Sept 2nd, 9th & 16th | Room A1

Can anyone attend?

Yes, absolutely! This programme is open to all Year 9-13 Pacific learners who are looking to build their confidence, improve their grades, and connect with a cultural community. We welcome students from all participating schools.

Become Part of Our Community

For more information or to find out how you can participate, please visit our website or contact one of our hubs in the Bay of Plenty. Embrace an environment where academic excellence and cultural richness go hand in hand—join HHHH and take the next step towards a brighter academic future!