Limehills School, like all New Zealand Schools, has a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

The New Zealand government is committed to improving Māori education outcomes, including supporting te reo Māori, by investing in resources, professional development, and culturally relevant practices, as outlined in the Māori Education Action Plan. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the government's commitment:

Key Areas of Focus:

• Māori Education Action Plan:

  The government has released a plan to improve outcomes for Māori students, including supporting te reo Māori teaching, implementing structured literacy and numeracy, and exploring options for Kaupapa Māori and Māori medium education. 

• Investing in Māori Education:

  The government has invested over $1 billion in Māori education, benefiting Māori medium, Kaupapa Māori, and mainstream schools. 

• Strengthening Te Reo Māori:

  The government is committed to boosting the skills and confidence of teachers in te reo Māori and Te Ao Māori, benefiting all students. 

• Supporting Māori Learners:

  The government will provide early and intensive support for Māori learners when needed, incorporating Māori identity, language, and culture into teaching and curriculum. 

• Professional Development:

  The government will provide initial teacher education and ongoing professional development to support the education workforce in working with Māori learners and their whānau. 

• Local Histories Curriculum:

  The government is expanding work between the Crown and iwi to develop and introduce local histories curriculum in schools, with an additional $9.92 million allocated for this purpose. 

• Kaupapa Māori and Māori Medium Education:

  The government is building better pathways for Māori medium and Kaupapa Māori education. 

• Te Tiriti:

  The government recognizes the importance of Te Tiriti (Treaty of Waitangi) in education and ensures that plans, policies, and local curriculum reflect local tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori. 

• Whānau Engagement:

  The government is committed to supporting the important role whānau play in a child's learning and partnering with iwi to strengthen whānau engagement. 

• Early Childhood Education (ECE):

  The ECE sector plays a pivotal role in language preservation and should continue to find authentic understanding of not only the Māori language and culture, but of all cultures.