Kia Ora all
We hope that you and your whānau are safe and dry.
In saying that we know that many of you live and work in areas that have been heavily affected by the present emergency situation that Tāmaki Makaurau is experiencing. If there is anything we can help with, please let us know.
Potential School Closures
As you know, the Auckland council announced a ‘state of emergency’ for our region for seven days. It is the council that will initially decide on how that may affect schools’ opening. This may be in relation to access on surrounding roads around specific areas. The Ministry of Education is presently waiting to receive more information about this.
At this stage Wesley College is all good to go with no damage or concern, so will are hoping to be full steam ahead come Tuesday.
I will update everyone as soon as I hear.
Information below for your use if required:
Civil Defence centres have been set up in a number of locations. This link provides information for support (Auckland Council Storm Event)
Some helpful MSD contact numbers:
Dedicated line for impacted residents · 0800 400 100 (lines are open today until 5:00pm, Sunday hours are to be determined)
Urgent accommodation assistance · 0800 22 22 00
Accommodation for those who have COVID-19 pathway is still business as usual. Where people have COVID-19 and must leave their homes and cannot be accommodated with other whanau the number to call is Health 021 227 4908
Manurewa Marae are offering relief accommodation, kai and MSD support. Further information contact Lola Topia 0292005540
Civil Defence Centres ( as of 28 January 2023)
Those who need to evacuate and cannot stay with friends or whānau can go to a Civil Defence Centre. ·
West: Leonards Road School, 15 Saint Leonards Road, Kelston
North: Massey University Albany Campus, Sir Neil Walters Lecture Theatre, Massey University East Precinct, Albany Expressway SH17
South: Mana Tukutuku, 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park
Have a great weekend and enjoy the days before we get into what is going to be a great year.
Ngā mihi nui
Dr Brian Evans
ONZM
BA, Dip Tch, MEd, PhD
Principal