Niho Taniwha introduction - Wellington, May , 2026

Improving teaching and learning for ākonga Māori

Build your cultural capability with this one-day introduction to Niho Taniwha.

This workshop will explore the Niho Taniwha model - a kaupapa Māori inquiry journey - and give you an opportunity to unpack some of the capabilities required to support ākonga Māori to thrive.

Over the course of the day, Dr Melanie Riwai-Couch's acclaimed book, Niho Taniwha, will be brought to life through engaging and thought-provoking professional learning.

Niho Taniwha supports you to:

• know better, do better
• l ift where you stand
• s tand close together.

What to expect

• One-day professional learning workshop. You will learn about and experience a range of evidence-based approaches
• The opportunity to network with other educators in your area.

Who is this for?

School teachers and leaders.

This workshop costs $385 + GST per participant. A 10% discount is available for three or more people from one school or kura.