Waikato Principal's Association 2026 Kaupapa - Supporting Resilient Educational Leadership
Welcome to the Waikato Principals' Association
Welcome to 2026.
The Waikato Principals’ Association (WPA) is the collective voice for primary and intermediate school principals in the greater Waikato region.
WPA is a strong lobby and support group that has influence at both the local and national level
The WPA is a strong and viable professional organisation that has a history of successful service, initiatives and representation of principals’ interests in addressing the needs of primary and intermediate school education in New Zealand.
Waikato Principals' Association 2026 Kaupapa
“Supporting Resilient Educational Leadership”
Schools act as collective, visible, and ongoing educational environments where actions support a shared vision of a commitment to growth through practices that inspire, support, and sustain a school culture centered on learning.
He Manawa tītī – “A person with the heart of a tītī,” Someone with great endurance, perseverance, and resilience, often used to honour leaders or staff who have demonstrated long-term commitment despite challenges.
Waikato Principals' Association 2026 Events
Making Connections Days 2026
Term 3 (Week 6) FRIDAY 28th August 2026
Term 4 (Week3) Thursday 29th October 2026
Term 3 Making Connections Day FRIDAY 28th August 2026
Come along and join your colleagues for our Term 3 Making Connection Day, to be held on a bus touring our very own local Waikato schools!! The WPA Executive have decided it’s time to take a look at some of our locally talented principals and beautiful schools within our own region. This will be a great day for plenty of mixing and mingling with colleagues and business partners alike! So jump aboard and register now!
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