We met our mātauranga Māori qualification completion target (measure 1.9). We also significantly exceeded
our target for engaging tauira in mātauranga Māori programmes (measure 1.10). Obviously, this is an encouraging
result. However, the reason for the substantially increased interest in these programmes is not clear. We will
investigate potential factors that contributed to the increase and adjust targets for future years as required.
Outcome measures
Over time, because of the volume of tauira we engage across Aotearoa New Zealand every year, we will
contribute significantly to changes in rates of awareness and competence in mātauranga Māori. As we build
our rangahau capability, we will also improve awareness and increase acknowledgement of te ao Māori as
a respected field of knowledge for all New Zealanders. Within these endeavours, we will contribute to the
resurgence of te reo Māori as we work to protect and nurture the taonga that is our language and our heritage.
Measures for mātauranga Māori outcomes target medium to long-term changes in the knowledge and use of
te reo Māori across the country. Results for these measures are drawn from New Zealand Census data (last
conducted in 2006) and Te Puni Kōkiri outcome indicators.
The following table shows measures, targets and results for mātauranga Māori outcomes in 2012.
Measure
Trend to
date
Current
Target
2030
The proportion of the population in Aotearoa New Zealand who can
hold a conversation in te reo Māori
4%
6%
The proportion of Māori who can speak some te reo Māori
24%
40%
A growing proportion of New Zealanders consider investment in
science and innovation is a high priority
New
measure
The outcome measure of attitudes to investment in science and innovation is drawn from Ministry of Science and
Innovation’s Statement of Intent 2011-2014 – ‘Promote the outcomes of science’.
Te pŪrongo 2012
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