Re-live the energy of our Centenary Celebration. Many, many, many past & present students & staff came together to celebrate 100 years of Ōpunakē High School in a weekend unlike any other – truly special. Massive thanks to James Aitken for capturing all the magic on film & photo. #legend He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is people it is people it is people!
Opunake High School
Congratulations Sophie!🚨 2026 NZ YOUTH MINISTOCK TEAM TAKES ON TEAM AUSTRALIA! 🚨
Speedway fans, buckle up — the Trans-Tasman showdown is coming! 🇳🇿🇦🇺
Our Kiwi young guns are ready to go head-to-head with Australia’s best across three massive nights of racing at Huntly, Baypark, and Waharoa.
🔥 Huntly Speedway – 14 March
We kick things off with the Future of Speedway Ministock Challenge, showcasing the next generation of speedway stars.
🔥 Baypark Speedway – 21 March
The NZ vs AUS Challenge hits the track alongside the iconic Bay Rumble, delivering fast, hard, edge-of-your-seat racing from start to finish. We’re absolutely buzzing to be heading back to Baypark Speedway — it’s been almost 10 years since this challenge was last raced here.
🔥 Waharoa Speedway – 22 March
The grand finale — teams go all-in during the Teams Triple Event. Bragging rights are on the line!
🇳🇿 Proud to announce the 2026 NZ Youth Ministock Team:
🏁 10V Sophie Pilcher
🏁 16B Payton Swannell
🏁 48N Locky Martin
🏁 351M Karl Vazey
🏁 612H Leighton Leevard
🏁 991K Connor Tidd
📌 How Selection Works / Future Interest
These drivers were selected after expressing interest last season by submitting a CV-style letter about themselves and why they wanted to be part of the team.
If this is something you’d like to be considered for in future years, please send us a CV letter to NZministockteam@outlook.com
👉 Please note: Drivers must be able to commit for two years and have access to a second Ministock.
🤝 Get Involved — Sponsorship Opportunity
If any companies would like to jump on board and support these talented young drivers, please reach out to this page or message one of the selected drivers. Your support helps develop the future of speedway in New Zealand.
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Let the battle begin!
5 hours ago
Welcome back!
We're pumped to see everyone back tomorrow.
All students to come to the hall at 9am for a Celebration Iwi, followed by:
Year 10 Levels in Te Wharenui
Year 11-13 Levels in the Hall
Year 9 in Maanakitanga.
Regular timetable from Period 3.
Full & correct uniform, with a reminder of covered shoes in tech, art, ag & science room/labs.
The canteen is closed until next week, however we have snacks & goodies on sale.
A reminder that the school has lots of reno & repair work at the moment, with scaffolding up everywhere. Please be careful making your way around the grounds. Jackets might be handy tomorrow also!
6 days ago
Is the school still doing lunches??
Tomorrow is the big day!
Monday 2 February is Day 1 for our new Y9 cohort and students in other year levels.
Looking forward to welcoming you all into our kura whānau.
1 week ago
SELLING FOR KOHA : Electric Massage Bed
We have this electric, massage bed available for koha.
Perfect working order, just no use to us here at the kura anymore
email: jmu@opunake.school.nz or comment below if interested.
First in, first served. Genuine interest please.
1 week ago
I'll take it please
Hold 10, I’m just waiting for a call back, please
Could Parihaka Paa be considered for its health hub?
Helen Wiremu
This video titled “D R E A M” is the first time Opunake High School has had a student submit their photography work this way, it was shot & edited entirely by Marcel – enjoy, and DREAM exactly where you are right now.
