In 2018 Pūhoro launched its very first cohort in the South Auckland region.

Pūhoro in the South Auckland region has grown from strength to strength and the initial cohort that began in South Auckland are now moving into their early years of tertiary study and employment. The realisation of the Pūhoro programme in the South Auckland region is thanks to the incredible support of The Tindall Foundation. The Tindall Foundation partnered with Pūhoro from the outset to ensure the opportunities that the Pūhoro STEMM Academy could afford were accessible to rangatahi in this region.