A powhiri performed at Moerewa school welcomed back their Year 11-13 students yesterday despite a direct order from Hekia Parata last term to close the unit and have the students enrolled elsewhere. Low NCEA achievement results led to the Ministry of Education making the decision to stop all classes for students in Year 11, 12 and 13… [Continue Reading]
Scholarships for Māori nurses to aid rural communities
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Medibank Community Fund is offering two postgraduate scholarships for Māori nurses who are interested in providing health services over the phone to people who live in small rural areas can receive assistance in the ongoing costs for training and support. Each scholarship is worth up to $10,000 per annum for three years, and covers a… [Continue Reading]
Gifted Māori children are being overlooked
April 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
Massey University education associate professor Jill Bevan-Brown has suggested that schools are neglecting to see the unique genius gifted Māori children have. “Not all teachers are aware of Māori concepts of giftedness – and because they are not aware of those concepts they won’t see them.” A Māori child may also feel uncomfortable or undervalued… [Continue Reading]
Celebrations to recognise Māori academic excellence
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The University of Waikato will host the tenth annual Te Amorangi National Māori Academic Excellence Awards this month. The awards recognise Māori PhD graduates who have had their doctorates conferred in the last calendar year. This year, 39 awards will be given out to graduates from universities in New Zealand and around the world, including… [Continue Reading]
First recipient of the top scholar award for Samoan given
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Former McAuley High School student Felicity Muamai Hakai received a top academic award last year after sitting her national secondary school exams. She was the first student to receive the top scholar award for the Samoan language. She credits her late grandma for her success “that’s where it all started.” Her grandma’s rule at home was… [Continue Reading]
Two day hui with Māori educators to benefit Māori learners
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tuia Te Ako 2012 is an opportunity for Māori educators, as well as iwi, hapu and Māori community representatives to come together in a two day hui to discuss the issues and impacts surrounding the success of Māori students. The second Māori tertiary education hui – Tuia Te Ako 2012 – will be held at… [Continue Reading]
Emeritus Professor Ranginui Walker to receive Distinguished Alumni Award
March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Emeritus Professor Ranginui Walker is one of six stellar graduates to be saluted at a gala dinner this Friday. The six graduates will receive The University of Auckland Distinguished Alumni Award which recognises their outstanding contributions to their professions, their communities and the nation. Ranginui Walker (Whakatohea tribe) is considered one of Maoridom’s most influential academic… [Continue Reading]
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa team up with Massey University to benefit Māori students
March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Today an agreement will be signed between Massey University and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in a bid to provide more tertiary opportunities for Māori students. Massey’s deputy vice chancellor Sir Mason Durie says the agreement has been a year in the making. Te Wānanga boss Bentham Ohia wants to help lift the performance of Māori,… [Continue Reading]
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarāngi students exceed national averages
February 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
An evaluation published by the Qualifications Authority has given Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarāngi the highest rating for their educational performance. The NZQA website states on the 22nd of February that they are “highly confident in the educational performance of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarāngi.” A major staff and programme restructure which was implemented at… [Continue Reading]
First university degree to combat te reo Māori decline
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This four year degree is seen as a step in the right direction in combating the decline in the te reo language and increasing the number of te reo experts, aiming to supply 200 Māori immersion graduates by 2020. NZEI Matua Takawaenga Laures Park says the degree course and qualification recognises that teaching in kura kaupapa Māori is… [Continue Reading]
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