Kāhui Ako is a group of education and training providers who work together to help students achieve their full potential. Each Community of Learning/Kāhui Ako sets shared goals, or achievement challenges based on the particular needs of its children and young people.

The following HB Schools are part of the Kāhui Ako

• Parkvale School
• Hastings Central School
  
• Hastings Intermediate School
• Kowhai Special School
• Poukawa School
• Hastings Boys' High School