Our people our stories.

Piripi Winiata is in the final stages of establishing a Kura ā Iwi in Heretaunga. Founded on Te Reo me ōna tikanga, the kura will nurture the next generation of leaders for marae, hapū, and te iwi Māori whānui

Dr Alex Barnes is a Pākehā father based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) whose values were shaped by kaupapa Māori education, having been raised through kōhanga reo and kura kaupapa.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi is central to his personal and professional life, and he's motivated by curiosity about how people can genuinely connect and collaborate across differences.

A dedicated piece on matua Haami Piripi and his whakaaro about our people and the upcoming elections.

Education governance has been identified as a key priority, recognising the significant influence that effective governance has on improving educational outcomes for our people. This work has evolved over several years through a growing relationship with the New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) and a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening culturally responsive governance.

WIPCE is more than a conference every three years, it’s a global movement. In 2025 it was hosted by AUT University in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau.

A whānau centric approach to increase Māori participation in the 2025 School Board Elections.