A Hastings school impressed the Maori Party co-leader yesterday with their community-led initiatives.
Yesterday Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell and Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule were treated to afternoon tea at Raureka School, and a tour of the school's community hub.
Last night, Mr Flavell said he was "absolutely impressed" by community-led initiatives which were delivering real results for whanau.
"The school has embraced its community through culture and identity," he said.
Raureka School principal Greg Riceman said yesterday was "a chance for the minister to come and look at our school, and what we're trying to achieve."