Episode 23: Maōri rangatira supporting Māori ākonga

Today we’re continuing to talk to three Māori leaders who worked hard to turn around learning outcomes for Māori ākonga in their English-medium kura. We’re talking about what drives and motivates these rangatira, and where they turn for support when they need it, including Te Akatea Maōri Principals Association.

 

My guests are:

• Tom Paekau, principal of Merivale School in Tauranga
• Bruce Jepsen, manukura of Te Akatea Māori Principals
• Ngahina Transom, tumuaki of Frimley School in Hastings

 

This podcast was produced for the Ministry of Education as part of Te Ara Tīmatanga mō ngā Tumuaki - The Beginning Pathway for Principals.

 

You can learn more about this topic by accessing Te Ara Tīmatanga mō ngā Tumuaki - The Beginning Pathway for Principals e-learning modules on the Education LMS: https://training.education.govt.nz

 

Show notes

Episode themes:

• Making a plan to turn around learning, and having the courage to do it.
• The power of connection – surrounding yourself with people who whakamana your mana and coach, mentor and support you.
• The challenges of standing up in te ao Pākehā as a Māori leader.
• Te Akatea and the support it provides Māori leaders.
• Advice for new tumuaki.

 

Additional information

Te Akatea Māori Principals https://www.teakatea.co.nz

 

Questions

00:40 It’s a heavy burden to start in a kura that’s not doing so well. How do you handle the stress?

 

9:18 Can you tell me about the mahi Te Akatea does?

 

14:59 What advice would you give new tumuaki about turning around learning in a kura?