Hato Pētera College was established on whenua granted by the Crown for educational purposes and served generations of Māori and Catholic whānau before closing in 2018. Since that time, the site has continued to be actively used for a range of interim education, community, and cultural purposes, while longer‑term options were carefully considered.  Currently, the site is being used by:

• Transformation Academy working with with youth to instil life skills and gain NZQA credits;
• Transitional housing (managed by De Paul House)
• Availability of sports fields for groups during the week and sports games on weekends
• Monthly Miha (Māori Catholic Liturgy).

The Bishop of Auckland and the Hato Pētera Kāhui Kaumātua have now appointed Wāwahi Ara to steward the next phase of this journey and to release a Preliminary Indication of Interest process, inviting values‑aligned parties to put forward early concepts for the future use of this significant site.  The Hāto Pētera site is entering a respectful, future‑focused repurposing process that honours its Māori and Catholic heritage while exploring opportunities for iwi, whānau, values‑aligned parties, and the wider community.