With energy

• House cultural competitions
• Kapa Haka
• Polynesian club
• Learning Resource Centre
• International Students (our wide range of subject and activities and competitive academic standards make Heretaunga College an attractive "Kiwi" experience for overseas students)
• Cultural Exchanges
• Teen/Parent Unit (A facility hosted by Heretaunga College that gives second-chance education to solo mothers while providing care for young children)

With talent

• House sporting competitions
• School Ball
• Sport: A wide range including rugby, soccer, cricket, basketball, athletics, dragon boating, hockey, volleyball, badminton, canoe polo, tennis, fencing
• Taiha Training
• Performing Arts: Theatre sports, Stage Challenge, Shakespearian festivals, school productions, choir, jazz band, string ensemble bands, arts festival
• Debating