About Us
Modern Facilities, Affordable Spaces, Connected Communities
Established in 2015, Waihi Academy is a full-service venue and accommodation provider dedicated to fostering learning, collaboration, and personal growth — all at an accessible price.
We host conferences, retreats, school camps, and community events, and partner with schools and organisations to curate enriching leadership and cultural programmes.
With modern facilities and a welcoming atmosphere, Waihi Academy is a place where people come together to connect, learn, and thrive.
Our Core Values
At Waihi Academy, we want every visitor to feel welcome and at home. This commitment guides how we operate, care for our facilities, and connect with our community. Our approach is grounded in a set of core values:
Learning
Ako
學習 (Xuéxí)
Life is all about learning and some of the most meaningful lessons come by connecting with others. At Waihi Academy, we offer unique learning spaces and a tranquil environment to encourage and support connection, reflection and growth
LearningAko學習 (Xuéxí)
Kindness & Respect
Manaakitanga
仁慈-尊重 (Réncí-Zūnzhòng)
Through manaakitanga we can build and foster good relationships with others. At Waihi Academy, we believe it's important to show kindness, empathy, and respect towards all people and the natural world - starting with ourselves.
Family
Whānau
家庭 (Jiātíng)
At Waihi Academy, we welcome everyone like family. From the food we prepare to the programmes we run, we hope people can feel the aroha/愛(Ài) in everything we do.