Introduction
Kupu whakataki
ParekawhiaMclean
Waikato-Tainui Te Kauhanganui Inc
Chief Executive Officer
Whaiaa ko te mana motuhake
This tongikura by Kiingi Taawhiao has inspired and
guided our actions as a tribe from the time of raupatu.
Today, the essence of these words is embodied in the
tribe’s strategic blueprint, Whakatupuranga 2050.
Through education, Waikato-Tainui seeks to define what
destiny and success is to us, and in doing so, maintaining
our mana motuhake.
It is with great pleasure that Waikato-Tainui presents
our education plan “Ko te Mana Maatauranga”. During
consultation, tribal members were able to articulate
in their own words what educational aspirations and
success was for them. This plan of action is a result
of this engagement process and embodies the hopes,
dreams and aspirations of the tribe. It is a plan that
seeks to uplift our people and empower them to pursue
meaningful pathways, be committed to kiingitanga,
grounded in our tikanga, fluent in our reo and connected
to our marae and whakapapa.
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Ko Te Mana Maatauranga 2015-2020