HOANI WAITITI

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae was the first school of its kind in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The kura has been in operation since 1985, however, it was formally recognised under legislation introduced in 1989 which made way for a total immersion, Māori language schooling option for primary-aged children. Prior to being recognised by the State in legislation, these schools were funded by the families of the children who attended these kura. They were motivated by their hope for another educational pathway for their children that valued and reflected their language and culture... In 1993 a secondary school unit was added at Waititi and other KKM of similar age and experience. The Ministry of Education classes us as a Composite School or Area School, which allows us to cater for children from 5 years of age to 18 (Year 1 to Year 13). In 2016, Waititi had 170 students; 85 in the primary sector, 51 in the middle-school years, and 34 senior high school students. We employ 17..

Primary location: Glen Eden