Educators new to Aotearoa NZ, Wellington starting August 2026

A culturally grounded programme to help new educators thrive in Aotearoa.

Educators New to Aotearoa New Zealand – Hawaiki Hou: New Dawn, Fresh Beginning

Starting your teaching journey in a new country is exciting and challenging. Hawaiki Hou supports educators new to Aotearoa to build cultural confidence, grow inclusive practice, and thrive in local classrooms.

Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Māori, and the Niho Taniwha framework (Dr Melanie Riwai-Couch), you’ll explore tangata whenuatanga and develop practical skills to create safe, responsive learning environments.

Through the Niho Taniwha inquiry process – Whai, Ako, Mau, Tipu – you’ll move through a cycle of reflection, learning, application, and growth.

Dates & Times

• Online launch: 6 August 2026, 3:30–4:30pm (online)
• In-person workshop: 13 August 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pm (Auckland)
• Online checkpoint: 10 September 2026, 3:30–5:30pm (online)
• Online growth presentation: 1 October 2026, 3:30–5:30pm (online)

Why join?

• Aligned with 2026 Teaching Standards
• Culturally grounded and future-focused
• Practical and applied to your own goals
• Collaborative and team-strengthening

Participants who complete all phases receive a Hawaiki Hou Certificate of Completion.

Investment
$780 + GST per person
15% discount for groups of 3+ from the same school or kura