Karitāne School

16/09/2026

WOW! The Karitāne School's 150th Jubilee Celebration is only 10 days away!

We have a full day jam packed with our whānau friendly school open day event during the day where current students will lay a time capsule they have been working on.

Come evening the Gala Dinner is going to be an absolute hoot with live music from the The Oxo Cubans NZ, yummy catering from Precinct Food AND we will hear from past student and Honeysticks founder Will Radford as our guest speaker for the evening.

This is a community event and a great opportunity to connect whether you have a direct affiliation with the school or not. All welcome (18+)

Get your tickets today! Sales close THIS Friday 18th September.

Nau mai Haere Mai 🥰

15/09/2026

Ticket Sales for the Karitāne School's 150th Jubilee Celebration Gala Dinner are closing this week e te whānau!

Don't miss out! This is a community event, All welcome (18+).

Nau mai haere mai 🥳

https://www.karitaneschool.co.nz/jubilee

15/09/2026

What an absolute privilege to have "Stories from Puketeraki Station" launch over the weekend of Karitāne School's 150th Jubilee Celebration.

Please see an Invitation to the book launch from the Ellison Whānau below 📚📖📚

14/09/2026

Do you have any 500ml pots that are collecting dust and need a new life?

If so we would love them! The tamariki have tomato seeds to sow in preparation for our annual Book Sale and Spring Fair 2026

12/09/2026

We are stoked to introduce past pupil, Will Radford, as our guest speaker for the Karitāne School's 150th Jubilee Celebration Gala Dinner!

Will is the founder of Honey Sticks, a non toxic crayon company designed for little hands. Honey Sticks mission is to make safer, planet-friendly creative tools that kids love to use and are sold all over the world!

Come along and enjoy a cosy night of mouth watering kai from Precinct Catering, good yarns, and live music from the The Oxo Cubans NZ to top it all off.

This is a community event and is open to anyone 18 years and over.

Ticket Sales close Friday 18th September (Next week!!) so get your today.

https://www.karitaneschool.co.nz/jubilee

11/09/2026

Guess who is catering the Karitāne School's 150th Jubilee Celebration ...

The menu is looking mouth watering. There will be a buffet style meal for the Gala Dinner with appetizers and a beverage upon entry.

Only one week of ticket sales left, don't miss out we would love to see you there!

https://www.karitaneschool.co.nz/jubilee

06/09/2026

Morena e te whānau,

We expect increased traffic past the school gate this morning, and unfortunately some drivers may not adhere to the posted **30 km/h speed limit**.

Please take extra care around the school and remind children to be cautious near the road.

Slow down, stay alert and help keep our kids safe.

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SH1 EVANSDALE TO WAIKOUAITI, OTAGO - SPILL - FINAL UPDATE 9AM, MON 7 SEP

State Highway 1 has now RE-OPENED between Waikouaiti and Evansdale settlements.

Take extra care through the area and adhere to temporary speed limits in place.
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UPDATE 6:40AM, MON 7 SEP

State Highway 1 is now CLOSED between the settlements of Waikouaiti and Evansdale, due to a large diesel spill.

Light vehicles can detour via Coast Rd. Allow additional time for travel through the area. Please note that despite previous advice this route is not suitable for heavy vehicles. Heavy vehicles are being stacked at either end of the closure.

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6:25AM, MON 7 SEP

State Highway 1 is currently BLOCKED near the intersection with Evansdale-Glen Rd, west of the settlement of Warrington, due to a large diesel spill.

Expect delays through the area and be prepared to detour via Coast Rd. ^CS

05/09/2026

Exciting little pigeon hole find at The Karitane General Store and Kitchen 😎

If you know anyone not connected online who may want to attend reach out and we can help 🥰

02/09/2026

Seeking quality book donations for our annual fundraiser 📚📚📚