The proficiency of te reo Māori has remained relatively static since 2006. By enhancing and nurturing
mātauranga Māori, we hope to make a positive contribution to these measures.
The outcome measure of attitudes to investment in science and innovation is drawn from Ministry of Science
and Innovation’s (MSI) Statement of Intent 2011-2014. MSI along with other agencies was amalgamated into
the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. This measure was discontinued as it was no longer
relevant to the Ministry’s strategy. From 2014, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will delete this measure.
We exceeded our target related to tauira engaging in mātauranga Māori programmes (measure 1.10).
The increase in interest is an encouraging result and contributes to the achievement of this outcome.
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 2013 New Zealand Census data.
To contribute to this outcome, other government entities such as Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry of Education
also focus on increasing the proficiency of te reo Māori. The following table shows measures, targets and
results for mātauranga Māori outcomes in 2013.
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.
3.9% (2013)
6%
The proportion of Māori who can speak some te reo Māori.
21.3% (2013) 40%
A growing proportion of New Zealanders consider investment in science and innovation is
high priority.
New
Measure
Not
measured
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