TŪHONO MAI HEI KURA Ā IWI

​​Joining Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa is an opportunity to be part of a support network to help your uri achieve mana motuhake.
​Expressions of interest ​to join our kaupapa are closed until November 2025.

membership criteria

  • Unconditional acceptance of the Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa constitution.
  • Mana whenua is evident throughout the kura.
  • Endorsement by the iwi / hapū / mana whenua.
  • On a 3–5 year ERO review cycle. Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa will accept kura on a 1–2 year review cycle every two years.
  • Māori Medium Immersion level 1. Kura that are not immersion can apply, however, they need to have a strategy to be level 1 immersion within 4 years.
  • If a community wants to establish a new kura, they need to work with our Pou Whanake to receive guidance in this process.
  • Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa can support communities to establish a new kura if they want to be a kura ā-iwi and have access to our support systems.

membership PROCESS

​​Inquire
  • Kura to inquire about joining Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa.
​Interview Process
  • Our Pou Kōkiri will meet with kura leadership and inform them of our membership process.
Application
  • Kura / Community to complete the Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa application documentation.
  • Kura / Community to develop their Rautaki Reo Māori.
Application Consideration
  • Our executives will consider applications and Rautaki Reo Māori at their September meeting.
Successful Application
  • If successful, the kura is invited to the Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa: Annual General Meeting (AGM) in November.
​Ratification
  • Ratification by Te Maru (a collective of kura, iwi, kaumātua, whānau who meet annually in November) at the AGM.
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