Ko Mauao te Maunga
Ko Tauranga te Moana
Ko Mataatua te Waka
Ko Ngāi te Rangi tōku Iwi
Ko Ngā Pōtiki te Hapu
Ko Tahuwhakatiki te Marae
Ko Darren Kiwi tōku ingoa
Previous experience:
7 years at Te Akau ki Papamoa School
1 year at Mount Maunganui Primary School
Interests:
Surfing, diving, fishing and sports
Favourite Kai: Kai moana, sushi and hangi
I have had the privilege of being a teacher for the past 12 years. I thoroughly enjoy helping our tamariki challenge themselves and continue a passion for learning. I enjoy playing sports when time allows but my number one passion is surfing! I have been involved in surfing for a long time now in a professional as well as recreational capacity and was recently a Aotearoa Masters Champion.
darren@merivale.school.nz