Kia Wana te Ako - WellingtonWellington10 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2025A two-day workshop designed for kaiako who want to strengthen their teaching practice of reo ā-waha and reo ā-tā, including vocabulary development. Participants are expected to attend the workshop closest to their location. It is recommended that kaiako attend BOTH workshop days. However, kaiako can choose to attend either day 1 or day 2. Reo ā-Waha will be the focus on day 1, and Reo ā-Tā on day 2. Day 2 - Reo ā-Tā strategies require ākonga to be reading and writing independently. Day 2 content is mostly suitable for kaiako teaching at intermediate and secondary/wharekura levels.Past course
Te Ara Whakatere - Te Waka me te MoanaWellington19 May 2026 - 20 May 2026Te Ara Whakatere – Navigating Leadership, is a transformative leadership wānanga designed for aspiring Māori education leaders. Grounded in the ancestral metaphor of voyaging and navigation, the programme equips participants to lead with courage, moral clarity, cultural integrity, and intuitive intelligence in complex educational environments. Te Ara Whakatere is made up of three stand-alone 2-day workshops. Kaiako can participate in all three workshops or attend individual workshops. In this workshop, through the navigation elements of waka and moana, kaiako explore identity, whakapapa and leadership origins, as well navigating systems and complexity. Past course
Poipoia te Pitomata | Planning for diverse needsAuckland6 May 2025 - 7 May 2025COURSE FULL - SUBMIT A REGISTRATION TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST This two-day workshop equips kaiako of all levels with insights into neurodevelopment, trauma-informed teaching, and inclusive education through a Mātauranga Māori lens. Day 1 explores the Te Whare o Oro model, using traditional metaphors to understand brain function, trauma impact, and strategies for supporting neurodiverse learners. Day 2 focuses on creating inclusive learning environments, applying frameworks like Te Tūāpapa o He Pikorua and Universal Design for Learning to support all ākonga effectively.Past course
Kia Wana te Ako - NelsonNelson28 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024COURSE FULL A two-day workshop designed for kaiako who want to strengthen their teaching practice of reo ā-waha and reo ā-tā. Please note: Kaiako can choose to attend both OR either day. Kaiako can choose to attend both OR either day. Reo ā-waha will be the focus on the first workshop day, and reo ā-tā the focus on the second day. Please let us know in your enrolment form if you wish to attend one day only. Past course