language and culture

There are lots of online resources to support the teaching and learning of Matariki and this page provides links to just a few.

Living Heritage is an online bilingual initiative that enables New Zealand schools to develop and publish an online resource, based on a heritage treasure in their community.

The science online website presents resources to support scientific knowledge and Māori knowledge about mussel biology.

In this sabbatical leave report from Bruce Pagan, Principal, Kaikoura Primary School; Bruce investigates the effects/benefits that the pursuit of culturally significant events can have on Māori student achievement, with particular reference to those families/students that engage regularly in hui, muttonbirding, and carving.

This research explores the links between the world(s) of the student; the world(s) of home and the world(s) of school, and how the collision of these worlds can impact on student learning and achievement.

The five Rangiātea case studies and exemplars examine secondary schools on their journey towards realising Māori student potential. The Hastings Boys’ High School case study focuses on a small selection of school systems, processes and programmes that support educational achievement.

The five Rangiātea case studies and exemplars examine secondary schools on their journey towards realising Māori student potential. The Opotiki College case study explores the factors and initiatives that helped significantly improve achievement levels for Māori students.

The five Rangiātea case studies and exemplars examine secondary schools on their journey towards realising Māori student potential. The Kakapo College case study explores the approaches that a principal and her leadership team took to maintain and continue to build on high levels of achievement for Māori students, harnessing commitment within the school and from the Māori community.

The five Rangiātea case studies and exemplars examine secondary schools on their journey towards realising Māori student potential. The Western Springs College case study explores some of the strategies and approaches the school leadership team uses to enhance Māori student achievement.

The five Rangiātea case studies and exemplars examine secondary schools on their journey towards realising Māori student potential. The Hamilton Girls’ High School case study explores the approaches that a principal and her leadership team took to maintain and continue to build on high levels of achievement for Māori students.