20199 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 12 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	20199 (2026)
Question asked:	24 May 2026
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	08 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_20199_2026
Document guid:	1e361bbc-1db4-41cb-aaf9-dc33bb6d0bc9

20199 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Education: Can the Minister confirm whether any kaupapa Māori education leaders, kura tūmuaki, or Kōhanga Reo trustees were involved in the changes to the education curriculum, if so, on what dates?

Hon Erica Stanford: The Ministry of Education is working closely with the Kaupapa Māori Curriculum and Assessment Strategic Advisory Group, Māori Education Ministerial Advisory Group, Sector Insight Groups and internal review groups, in considering consultation feedback and testing refinements as they finalise the curriculum. These groups have kaupapa Māori education leaders and kura tumuaki as members. Kōhanga Reo trustees have not explicitly been involved in this process.