“This was one of the best PD trips I've ever had! Every teacher and principal in Aotearoa should go.”
- Waitangi Wānanga Participant Survey Response
Taranaki Regional Wānanga
Tauparapara
Ko hea, Ko hea tērā maunga e tū mai rā, Ko Taranaki pea,
Nukunuku mai, nekeneke mai ki taku tauaro kikini ai e ha!
Aha kekeke noa, kekeke noa.
What is the name of that place, what is the name of that peak, standing forth, Is it not Taranaki? Come forward, Come close to us, In our presence, feel and acknowledge our avowals, As our hearts beat with conviction.
This wānanga will explore the impact of “Te Pire Whakatupua mō Te Kāhui Tupua - Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill” that has now been added to NZ legislation and giving effect to Taranaki Maunga as a living and breathing tupuna, ancestor.
Te Whare Tapu o te Ngākau Māori
Te Whare Tapu o Te Ngākau Māori is a framework developed to support the growth of a new education system that acknowledges all people as Akonga or learners. It is premised on the Marae as the bastion of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori me ona tikanga and the many journeys it requires through a process to develop an understanding of Te Ao Māori and therefore a bicultural worldview. Do you want to be a part of an education that values the way in which Māori view the world and her people?
Our Kaupapa
Promoting Educational Success for Māori Learners
Advance education by working closely with principals, schools, education sector bodies, whānau, hapū, and Iwi to promote educational and cultural success for Māori as Māori in learning institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Support mana whenua, hapū, and Iwi in their well-being, education aspirations, and self-determination.
Build the knowledge, skills, abilities, confidence, capability, and capacity of all education sector individuals and groups to advance education and better respond to these needs.
Building Capability in the Education Sector
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning
Enable the provision of relevant, contextually authentic, and culturally affirming teaching and learning programs.
Develop, design, and publish resources and support materials that assist in the delivery of teaching and learning that enhance the realisation of both cultural and academic potential for Māori.
MAC NATIONAL WĀNANGA
“Building Tiriti-centric learning and teaching practices is a way for us to honor the spirit and vision of the Tiriti by creating educational spaces that respect and elevate the voices and perspectives of Māori. This approach encourages us to be more mindful, inclusive, and reflective of Aotearoa's bicultural heritage, ensuring that our educational environment respects and integrates Māori perspectives, histories, and knowledge. My time at Waitangi reinforced my commitment to these practices and inspired me to continue fostering learning experiences that embody the principles of partnership, protection, and participation central to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.”
- Waitangi Wānanga Participant Survey response
“It has been the best PD ever. I just wish I could convey the mauri to my BOT so they can truly understand the benefits of attending such an amazing wānanga. Loved how everything ran to time, the breaks in between, times to korero with our professionals, the whole wairua of the event.”
- Waitangi Wānanga Participant Survey response
“Understanding and perceiving the world through a Māori lens is vital for fostering a more inclusive and respectful society. A Māori perspective brings a holistic approach to whakapapa, taiao and the hapori, encouraging us to appreciate the interconnectedness of people and place. It challenges us to rethink our assumptions and to view issues and opportunities from a perspective that values collective well-being and ancestral knowledge. This experience reminded me of the importance of integrating these insights into my daily life and work, so we can create spaces where Māori voices, perspectives, and values are honored and upheld.”
- Waitangi Wānanga Participant Survey response
