12773 (2024). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education

12773 (2024). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education: What, if any, Māori education representatives and organisations does the Minister intend to work collaboratively with to develop a Māori education work programme, listed by name or organisation and/or role?

Hon Erica Stanford: It is my expectation that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) will engage widely and regularly with Māori Education representatives and organisations in the development and delivery of a Māori Education work programme. Decision-making around specific representatives and organisations the Ministry will work with is ongoing. To assist the Member, I can advise that I have met with the following Māori Education representatives and organisations over recent months: • Mātauranga Iwi Leaders’ Group • Te Matakahuki • Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust • Te Tauihu o Ngā Wānanga • Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa • Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa • Te Akatea New Zealand Māori Principals’ Association. I also meet with both Māori principals and educators individually, and others who hold roles in educational organisations.