Graduation programme 2026
Below is a summary of the main activities for Graduation 2026.
Depending on the number of graduands, transitions during the day, or in the event of inclement weather, timings may need to be adjusted accordingly.
Graduands, whānau and other visitors should make considerations for the length and movements of the day, plan and prepare accordingly. On Graduation day, you should make plans to stay for the full duration of the day.
Thursday 30 April 2026: Pōwhiri
| 2:30pm |
Assemble for Pōwhiri At Te Mānuka Tūtahi marae, Whakatāne. |
| 3:00pm |
Pōwhiri/welcome Paramanawa/Kai Ōhari - refreshments to follow. |
Friday 01 May 2026: Graduation Day
| 8:10am - 8:45am |
Assemble for Shuttle Shuttle buses provided from Mataatua Street. |
| 09:30am |
Gown and Town Hīkoi Procession will leave from Mitchell Park Reserve to Mataatua Street. |
| 10:30am |
Graduand line up for procession Graduands meet at Mataatua Street for designated programme signs. |
| 11:15am |
Order of Ceremony Assemble into procession order and proceed onto marae. |
Wet weather notice: Please note, in the event of wet weather, a decision will be made on the morning of Graduation day as to whether the Gown and Town Hīkoi will proceed. If the hīkoi is cancelled, the programme of the day will adjust, and the ceremony will start earlier. Please keep an eye on student communications, the website and/or our social media channels so that you can stay informed.
Whakapā mai/Contact us
For any graduation enquiries please contact us