Te Arahou o Aotearoa is a non-profit here to advance educational and cultural success for Māori as Māori; strengthen capability in culturally sustaining practice; propel te reo Māori regeneration; and support mana whenua, hapū and iwi self-determination in schools.
Nau mai, haere mai
2026 Professional Learning & Development Kaupapa Suite
MAC Individual School Package / Bespoke Cluster agreements
For: Former MAC kura & newly enrolling kura. Cluster agreements developed where requested
The cornerstone of Te Arahou, structured PLD grounded in Te Whare Tapu o te Ngākau Māori, shifting hearts and minds for ākonga Māori success.
Needs analysis & relationship hui
Kanohi ki te kanohi 1:1 visits and/or online facilitation
1 Cluster Hui per term
Data review, goal setting & check-ins
MAC Regional Wānanga & Hui ā Tau (National Hui) access
Bespoke packages available · Enrol any time during the year
Principal Association Partnership
For: National & Regional Principal Associations
Embeds MAC Kaupapa into association mahi integrating culturally responsive leadership PLD into hui, networks and strategic planning. Working exclusively with Executive Teams. NZPF was the pilot and continues to access this Kaupapa.
Cultural Leadership Maturity Diagnostic
Facilitated PLD at hui (4-8 per year)
Bespoke association resources
Quarterly leadership check-ins
Bespoke packages available · Enrol any time during the year
Rumaki Package
For: Rumaki reo kaiako & Bilingual kaiako (Level 2-5)
Supporting te reo Māori revitalisation through culturally grounded PLD across three regions; Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Te Tai Tokerau Northland and Whanganui a Tara Wellington
Regional Hui each term per rohe – connecting Rumaki Reo in Auraki (Mainstream schools)
Te reo Māori leadership resources
Connection to MAC whānau network
Bespoke packages available · Enrol any time during the year
Te Tiriti in Governance
For: Boards of Trustees across Aotearoa
Equips Boards with the knowledge and tools to lead Te Tiriti-informed governance, practical, facilitated and grounded in current sector needs.
Facilitated Board workshop (half or full day)
Self-review tools & reflection prompts
Resource pack for ongoing use
Optional implementation support
Bespoke packages available · Enrol any time during the year
Specialist Clusters / Kahui Ako / RTLB / PLG
For: Kahui Ako clusters & across-school leaders
Supports Across-School Leaders to use the MAC framework as a collective lens for lifting ākonga Māori achievement across a community of schools.
Cluster needs analysis & leadership hui
Cluster-wide PLD workshops
Shared inquiry & goal-setting
MAC Hui ā Tau (national wananga) access
Bespoke packages available · Enrol any time during the year
MAC Sustainability / Affiliates/ Cluster Bespoke Agreements
For: 5+ year MAC schools
For schools deepening their journey with a dedicated network of support. Exclusive to kura and tumuaki who have been part of the MAC Kaupapa for 5 Years or more
Exclusive Regional Hui
Early commitment pricing available
Bespoke packages available · Enrol any time during the year
MAC Hui ā Tau
2026
Te Rohe o
Taranaki
18 - 21 Oketopa
Culturally Sustaining Practice and Development
Tiriti-Centric Models of Learning and Design
Strategic Planning and Review
Governance Support and Professional Development
The MAC Kaupapa is invested in providing Professional Learning and Support Including:
Principal Mentoring and Emerging Leaders’ Development
Curriculum Design and Implementation (Assessment and Reporting)
Whānau and Stakeholder Engagement
Iwi Liaison and Mana Whenua Connections
Te Whare Tapu o Te Ngākau Māori implementation
Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Māori
Haere tahi atu, hoki rua mai
Go alone and return supported
Te Arahou o Aotearoa Trust is proud to announce the appointment of Leanne Otene as our new Tumu Whakarae - National Director
With over 33 years of experience in principalship and three years serving as National President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation, Leanne brings a depth of leadership, advocacy, and sector knowledge that will significantly strengthen our kaupapa.
Leanne’s lifelong commitment to educational excellence, cultural integrity, and strong leadership aligns deeply with the values of Te Arahou o Aotearoa. Her work has consistently focused on ensuring every kura is a place where rangatahi thrive, feel confident in who they are, and are supported by culturally responsive, sustainable leadership.
We are honoured to welcome Leanne into this role and look forward to the impact of her leadership as we continue to support and uplift educational leaders across Aotearoa.
Leanne Otene, Tumu Whakarae - National Director with Hoana Pearson QSM, Chairperson
