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February 07, 2022
Media Release: Establishment of Te Pā Wānanga o Tuteremoana, a new designated character school in Taitoko, Levin – Horowhenua
Waatea Team
Posted On February 7, 2022
Media Release: Establishment of Te Pā Wānanga o Tuteremoana, a new designated character school in Taitoko, Levin – Horowhenua
Muaūpoko noho ngāhere
Muaūpoko noho moana
Muaūpoko hāereere wai
The Minister of Education publicly announced,approval for the establishment of Te Pā Wānanga o Tuteremoana as a new designated character school. This Pā Wānanga will be based in Taitoko, Horowhenua to cater to Years 1 – 13.
The Muaūpoko Whanau committee – Te Waipupūtanga o Punahau – worked with the Ministry of Education, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, whanau, nearby schools and Kura, local council, and other stakeholders in the region for a number of years to achieve this.
“This milestone is the result of intergenerational work. Our mahi is tipuna led. We acknowledge our kuia and kaumatua who worked tirelessly on this kaupapa for many many years. Of course, many of them are no longer with us, we feel their presence and their blessings today. We embrace the dreams they held for a better future for our tamariki and our people. The journey is just beginning with Te Pā Wānanga o Tuteremoana which is set to open in 2025. Our whānau tell us they are “hanging out and cannot wait” said Milly Paea, a member of Te Waipupūtanga o Punahau komiti.
Muaūpoko Tribal Authority (MTA) Inc is the mandated representative organisation for Muaūpoko Iwi. MTA Inc has worked closely with the whanau organising committee to support them to ensure Muaūpokotanga is preserved and protected.
“We congratulate Te Waipupūtanga o Punahau and all the whanau. This will have an incredible impact on the future of our people – iwi, hapu, whānau and all our tamariki and rangatahi. Te Pā Wananga o Tuteremoana recognises our history as well as the many links that bind us to, and with other peoples. This is huge for Muaūpoko. To provide the environment for our mokopuna to thrive, to fulfil their unlimited potential is a long-held dream. Being strong, being confident and being steeped in who they are as Muaūpoko, connecting with their Muaūpokotanga. It’s just beautiful. Today is a major celebration for Muaūpoko.” said Tim Tukapua, Chair of MTA Inc.
The Business Case process was whanau lead and owned over the last five years. This will continue. The whanau and MTA look forward to working with ministry officials over the coming months to appoint the Establishment Board to drive the process to opening in 2025.
ENDS
Contact Point : Muaūpoko Tribal Authority Inc – CEO
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