Coasties with kids at Orewa College might’ve heard some exciting news.

Twelve new classrooms are on the way, thanks to a major government push to support Auckland’s growing schools.

Part of a $120 million investment package announced through Budget 25, the upgrade is designed to ease the pressure on fast-growing school rolls.

Across Auckland, 137 new classrooms will be built, making room for just over 3,000 additional students.

Orewa is one of 24 schools benefiting, with others getting between one and ten new classrooms.

Education Minister Erica Stanford says the builds will use repeatable designs and prefabricated buildings to speed things up and stretch the budget further.

All classroom projects are expected to kick off construction within the next 12 months.

While the spotlight is mostly on Auckland, the Hibiscus Coast will feel the benefits too.

More space at Orewa College means less crowding and more comfort for students, something parents and teachers will no doubt welcome.

The wider initiative also includes two new schools opening in 2026 and 2027, and the confirmation of new school sites in Pōkeno and Chapel Downs.

With more families moving into the Hibiscus Coast every year, future-proofing our local schools is a smart move.

It’s also a boost for the construction sector, with jobs and contracts expected to roll out alongside the builds.

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