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Te Kura Maaori o Pukekohekohe, a center of cultural and educational excellence dedicated to nurturing the next generation through the rich teachings of Te Ao Maaori. Our journey is steeped in history and marked by significant milestones, each contributing to the establishment and growth of our kura.

Our Journey

Empowering Our Future: A Journey of Cultural Revival and Education.

Key Milestones

Celebrating Our Journey and Achievements at Te Kura Maaori o Pukekohekohe.

Strategic Alliances and Development

Creating Relationships to Empower Future Maaori Leaders.

Our Journey

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Strategic Alliances and Development

Te Kura Maaori o Pukekohekohe has formed key strategic alliances to support its mission of providing high-quality te reo Maaori immersion education. These alliances include relationships with:

Ngaa Hau e Whaa Marae

We collaborate closely with Ngaa Hau e Whaa Marae to seamlessly integrate tikanga Maaori (Maaori customs) and kawa (protocols) into our school environment, leveraging their extensive community network and influence to significantly enhance student and whānau (family) engagement. This partnership ensures that our educational programs and practices are deeply rooted in and reflective of the values and traditions of the local iwi and hapuu, thereby maintaining cultural integrity and fostering a strong, supportive community.

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Te Kura Maaori o Ngaa Tapuwae
Ngaati Tamaoho

Collaborating with Ngaati Tamaoho ensures the curriculum and activities at Te Kura Maaori o Pukekohekohe are rooted in local iwi history, values, and knowledge. Ngaati Tamaoho leaders provide cultural guidance and support, fostering respect and honor within the school community. Additionally, the partnership allows for resource sharing, enriching students' learning experiences with valuable expertise from Ngaati Tamaoho.

Te Kura Maaori o Pukekohekohe benefits significantly from its tuakana-teina mentorship relationship with Te Kura Maaori o Ngaa Tapuwae. As the older sibling (tuakana), Te Kura Maaori o Ngaa Tapuwae provides guidance and support, helping to shape and strengthen Te Kura Maaori o Pukekohekohe. This relationship facilitates the transfer of valuable knowledge and practical insights from Te Kura Maaori o Ngaa Tapuwae's established systems and successful practices, ensuring a solid foundation for educational excellence and cultural integrity.

Te Kura Maaori o Pukekohekohe actively aligns with a network of Maaori-medium schools to share best practices, resources, and innovative teaching methods. It provides kaiako (teachers) with opportunities to participate in professional development programs offered by Ngaa Kura aa Iwi o Aotearoa, enhancing their skills and knowledge. Additionally, the school builds a robust support network with other Maaori-medium schools, fostering collaboration to address challenges collectively and celebrate shared successes, thereby strengthening the overall educational community.

Ministry of Education

Te Kura Maaori o Pukekohekohe aligns its programs with national educational standards set by the Ministry of Education, secures necessary funding and resources to sustain high-quality initiatives, and advocates for the needs of the Maaori-medium education sector, ensuring the school has a strong voice in policy discussions.