The story of our place.

For a school in Aotearoa New Zealand, embracing the cultural narrative of mana whenua represents a commitment to an enduring partnership that is built through open conversations consistent with two world views. It shows we recognise mana whenua and value their knowledge and ways of being.

We are Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū - The Perch of the Kererū.

Please find below (attached as a pdf) an overview of our cultural narrative, including all of the names for our buildings, learning teams and our school.

Our thanks also go to Mary Bastion who collated the story of our cultural narrative in collaboration with our local mana whenua education advisors as part of her recent professional learning.

In addition to this, please feel free to listen to a brief audio file where Corban Te Aika shares the correct pronunciation of these names.