NOVEMBER 2024 - APRIL 2025

​Expressions of interest to join our kaupapa are currently closed and will re-open on 1 November 2024.
​However, if kura would like more information, they are welcome to submit a query.

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NGĀ PAINGA

​Joining Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa is an opportunity to be part of a support network to help your uri achieve mana motuhake.

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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