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 workshop: 20 August 2026 , 9:00am - 3:00pm(online)
- 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
$1,350 + GST per person
15% discount for groups of 3+ from the same school or kura
