On Wednesday 7 May, as the sun rose in the sky to start the new day, Te Manawa o Hine Kahukara was formally opened on Westlake Girls High School grounds in a ceremony led by Ngāti Pāoa. After many years of planning and fundraising, principal Jane Stanley, Matua Jerry Norman, and Matua Eddie Hudson were eager to welcome the ākonga (students), representatives of whanau, staff, and the wider community to the new building and explain its significance and intentions. Te Manawa o Hine Kahukara means “the heart of a female leader.” It is hoped that many female leaders will emerge from Westlake Girls High School after experiencing this welcoming and culturally appropriate space as part of their school journey.