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Ko te Pāngarau he ara hono i waenga i te ao Māori me te ao Pāngarau. Mai i te tīmatanga o tēnei tau, e whakaakohia ana t...
17/06/2026

Ko te Pāngarau he ara hono i waenga i te ao Māori me te ao Pāngarau.

Mai i te tīmatanga o tēnei tau, e whakaakohia ana te wāhanga ako Pāngarau hou ki te nuinga o ngā kura arareo Māori.

Ko tā te Pāngarau he whakapakari i ngā whakaaro pāngarau, i te reo pāngarau me ngā ara mahi mā te mokopuna e u ai ia ki te angitutanga ā-mātauranga me ngā aramahi anamata hoki.

➡️ Mō ētahi atu mōhiohio mō Pāngarau: https://vimeo.com/1176377921

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Pāngarau is a bridge between the Māori world and the world of mathematics.

From the start of this year, the updated Pāngarau wāhanga ako (learning area) is being taught in most Māori-medium education.

Pāngarau builds strong foundations in mathematical thinking, language, and ways of working so mokopuna are prepared for success in education and future careers.

➡️ Find out more about Pāngarau: https://vimeo.com/1176377921

ENTRIES ARE OPEN 📣 For the Ngarimu video and waiata composition competitions for Years 7–13 ākonga Māori. These competi...
17/06/2026

ENTRIES ARE OPEN 📣 For the Ngarimu video and waiata composition competitions for Years 7–13 ākonga Māori.

These competitions encourage ākonga to explore and express the legacy of Second Lieutenant Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC and the 28th (Māori) Battalion through waiata, haka, toi Māori and video storytelling.

WHO CAN APPLY?
✔️ Year 7–13 ākonga of Māori descent
✔️ Entries can be submitted as an individual, a team or a kura/school
✔️ Ākonga must be enrolled at a registered school | kura or if homeschooled, have a certificate of exemption from enrolment at a registered school

HOW TO TAKE PART
Compose a waiata or produce a video inspired by one of the below kaupapa/themes:
1. A tūpuna | ancestor or member of the 28th (Māori) Battalion from your rohe | region
2. 28th (Māori) Battalion event and/or company (A, B, C, D and HQ)
3. The price of citizenship
4. The wāhine of the 28th Māori Battalion

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday, 2 August 2026.

There are 12 cash prizes in total. First place is up to $1,060 for the student and up to $510 for a nominated school or kura.

For more information, head to our website: https://bit.ly/4kHFcuI

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN 📣 For the Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships. These scholarships support ...
16/06/2026

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN 📣 For the Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships.

These scholarships support ākonga Māori whose values align with those of the 28th Māori Battalion and who are committed to improving the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of Māori.

WHO CAN APPLY?
Ākonga Māori who are enrolling in or continuing full-time tertiary study in 2027.

WHAT'S AVAILABLE?
There are now 14 scholarships annually, including:
✔️ 5 vocational education and training (VET) scholarships
✔️ 4 undergraduate scholarships
✔️ 3 master's scholarships
✔️ 1 Master of Education research scholarship
✔️ 1 doctoral scholarship

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 19 July 2026.

For more information, head to our website: https://bit.ly/4n98GTs

Today is the start of Schools' Pride Week, where we celebrate our rainbow staff and students in Aotearoa New Zealand 🌈 T...
14/06/2026

Today is the start of Schools' Pride Week, where we celebrate our rainbow staff and students in Aotearoa New Zealand 🌈

This isn't mandatory. It's an optional way kura can champion inclusion and kindness, and promote a sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ ākonga, staff and whānau.

One of the ideas for high school students is creating an erasure, or blackout, poem:

"Find or print out some old out of date literature around gender and sexuality and, using the blackout/erasure method, create some affirming poetry! You can also do this with fun quotes, book excerpts, scripts or song lyrics."

Pictured is a poem created from the first page of The Whale Rider by q***r author, Witi Ihimaera (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki). This is a book excerpt example, as opposed to repurposed out of date literature.

MORE IDEAS
For more resources and activities ideas for different age groups, head to the Schools' Pride Week website: https://pride.school.nz/

Rangatahi Māori in Te Upoko-o-Te-Ika will soon have greater access to science, technology, engineering, mathematics and ...
10/06/2026

Rangatahi Māori in Te Upoko-o-Te-Ika will soon have greater access to science, technology, engineering, mathematics and mātauranga (STEMM) pathways, following the arrival of Pūhoro STEMM Academy (Pūhoro) in the region.

Established in response to the need for stronger Māori representation and achievement in STEMM, Pūhoro supports rangatahi Māori to pursue STEMM education and career pathways in these fields.

Now operating in its 14th region across Aotearoa, Pūhoro marked this milestone in April with a launch to celebrate its new regional partnership with Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, bringing together ākonga, kaiako, iwi, schools and kura.

Across Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Wairarapa, Pūhoro will partner with eight secondary schools: Newlands College, Te Kura Māori o Porirua, Wairarapa College, Wainuiomata College, Tawa College, Mana College, Kuranui College and Hutt Valley High School.

“Pūhoro instilled in me a belief that I didn’t have to ‘fit in’ to gain a seat at the table, instead they taught me to be unapologetically Māori, to carry my values, my language, and my community into whatever I do," says Aria McKee (Ngāti Porou), a Pūhoro alumna and newly appointed Kaihautū for Pūhoro in Te Upoko-o-Te-Ika.

READ MORE
This story is from Kia Manawaroa, the Ministry’s monthly newsletter for whānau Māori.
➡️ Read the latest edition: https://bit.ly/4fU8ExA
➡️ Sign up to receive the pānui free to your inbox: https://bit.ly/3BrIUBf

📸 Caption: Ākonga celebrating the launch of Pūhoro STEMM Academy into Te Upoko-o-Te-ika at Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington.

The New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are being refreshed, and we’d love to get your thoughts on the d...
09/06/2026

The New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are being refreshed, and we’d love to get your thoughts on the draft subjects for Years | Tau 11-13.

As there are so many subjects, the consultation is taking place in three groups. The second group of subjects in the new curriculum is now available for you to review and provide your feedback. This consultation round is open until 8 July 2026.

Information about the draft subjects and how to be involved in the consultation is available on the Tāhūrangi website: https://newzealandcurriculum.tahurangi.education.govt.nz/phase-5-consultation

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
The first group of subjects closes on 15 June, and we will be opening the third group up for feedback in mid-July. All feedback received will be carefully considered before the new curriculum is finalised.

We greatly appreciate everyone who takes the time to share their views. Your feedback is a critical part of shaping a strong and inclusive curriculum for all learners.

PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND WHĀNAU 📣 Have you used the Parent Portal? What do you think?We’re inviting parents, caregivers a...
09/06/2026

PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND WHĀNAU 📣 Have you used the Parent Portal? What do you think?

We’re inviting parents, caregivers and whānau to share their feedback on the Parent Portal to help us improve the information and support we provide.

Take a few minutes to complete the short survey here: https://bit.ly/4xosxTW

WHAT IS THE PARENT PORTAL?
➡️ The Parent Portal aims to help whānau understand what their child is learning at school or kura, how they are progressing against the curriculum and what you can do to support them at home. It includes practical videos, activities and resources to support learning.

GIVE IT A GO
➡️ Take a look at the Parent Portal on our website: https://bit.ly/3JY6lvA

Did you know ... the National Library of New Zealand has a free, online chat service that helps Aotearoa New Zealand sch...
08/06/2026

Did you know ... the National Library of New Zealand has a free, online chat service that helps Aotearoa New Zealand school-aged students with their research?

AnyQuestions connects a student, or an entire classroom, with a librarian somewhere in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The librarian will then help them unpack their topic, and share tips about keywords and evaluating online information.

It's all about teaching students to be competent, independent researchers who can find reliable and relevant information for themselves.

They also have a collection of resources on popular topics, called Many Answers, divided by year level.

For example, "Where can I find information about the nuclear-free movement in New Zealand?" ➡️ https://anyquestions.govt.nz/many-answers/nuclear-free-new-zealand

Check out the AnyQuestions website today: https://anyquestions.govt.nz/

Ehara a Te Reo Rangatira i te wāhanga ako noa iho – ko te whakaaro, ko te rongo me te whai māramatanga ki tōna aronga o ...
07/06/2026

Ehara a Te Reo Rangatira i te wāhanga ako noa iho – ko te whakaaro, ko te rongo me te whai māramatanga ki tōna aronga o te ao.

E whakaakohia ana ki te nuinga o ngā kura arareo Māori me ngā kura auraki hoki hei wāhanga o Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, ā, he whakatau tūāpapa e angitu ai ngā whanaketanga reo matatini me te angitu o ngā mahi akoranga.

Mā ngā mahi o Te Reo Rangatira, e whai wāhi atu ngā mokopuna kia mārama ki tōna ao, kia mārama hoki te kōrero me te whai mana hoki, te māia o te tū ki ngā wharekura, ā, neke atu hoki.

➡️ Mō ētahi atu mōhiohio mō Te Reo Rangatira: https://vimeo.com/1174173081
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Te Reo Rangatira is not simply a wāhanga ako – it’s how mokopuna think, feel, and make sense of the world.

It’s now taught in most Māori-medium kura and schools as part of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and lays the foundation for advanced literacy and academic success.

Through Te Reo Rangatira, mokopuna are equipped to understand their world, to speak with clarity and mana, and to walk with confidence into wharekura and beyond.

➡️ Find out more about Te Reo Rangatira: https://vimeo.com/1174173081

05/06/2026

E tangi nei i te rironga o Ahorangi Whatarangi Winiata, he kākākura nō Ngāti Raukawa, he kaiwhakaako, he pātaka iringa kōrero, otirā, he toa mō te reo Māori, ā, ka mahue mai nei ko āna takoha nui hei tāniko i te kahu o te mātauranga i Aotearoa.

I pau i a Ahorangi Winiata ōna kaha katoa ki te para i ngā huarahi whai mātauranga mō te iwi Māori me te hāpai i te whakarauoratanga o te reo Māori mā roto mai i tāna ārahi me āna mahi. Rārangi ana ngā mahi i tutuki ai i a ia, ā, i noho a Ahorangi Winiata ki ngā tūranga ārahi maha, ka mutu, i riro i a ia ngā tohu huhua nā āna mahi hāpai i te mātauranga, i te reo Māori, otirā, i te ao Māori.

Me āta kōrero ko tāna mahi i roto o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano, he rautaki ā-iwi hei whakawhanake i te oranga me te pitomata o ngā iwi o Ngāti Raukawa, o Te Ātiawa, me Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Nā tēnei kaupapa i tū ai ko Te Wānanga o Raukawa me Te Kura ā-Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano, ka mutu, i takoto te huarahi e tū ai ngā kura, ngā kaupapa rumaki, me ngā kōhanga reo maha i Ōtaki, he wāhi e noho nei hei whakamaunga kanohi i Aotearoa mō ngā mahi whakarauora reo me te whakaako reo rua.

E rere ana te tai o mihi ki tōna whānau, ki a Ngāti Raukawa, otirā, ki te hunga i whai wāhi ki a Ahorangi Whatarangi Winiata.
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Today we acknowledge the passing of Emeritus Professor Whatarangi Winiata, a deeply respected Ngāti Raukawa leader, educator, scholar and advocate for te reo Māori whose contributions leave a lasting footprint on education in Aotearoa.

Professor Winiata dedicated his life to advancing educational opportunities for Māori and supporting the revitalisation of te reo Māori through leadership and service. With a long list of lifetime achievements, Professor Winiata held various academic leadership roles and received numerous awards for his contributions to education, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori.

Of note is his key role in Whakatupuranga Rua Mano – Generation 2000, the intergenerational tribal development strategy focused on the wealth and potential embodied in the peoples of Ngāti Raukawa, Te Āti Awa, and Ngāti Toarangatira. This kaupapa resulted in the establishment of Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Te Kura-ā-Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano and paved the way for multiple kura, rumaki reo and kōhanga reo in Ōtaki, which is now considered one the most prominent hubs in Aotearoa for te reo Māori and bilingual education.

We extend our deep condolences to his whānau, Ngāti Raukawa, and all those who knew and worked alongside Emeritus Professor Whatarangi Winiata.

Haere ki ōu mātua tūpuna kua riro atu ki te pō. Mahue iho ko mātou katoa o te ao Māori e tangi nei, e auē nei.

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