Niho Taniwha | Turning evidence into action - Wgtn, starting August 2026

Whāia te Ara Tika – Know better, do better

This course offers a structured, culturally responsive approach to professional growth. Grounded in the Niho Taniwha framework (Dr Melanie Riwai-Couch), it equips educators to align with the 2026 Teaching Standards, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and improve outcomes for all learners.

You’ll gain:

• Tools to connect research with everyday teaching and leadership
• Deeper knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural responsiveness, and curriculum expertise
• Evidence-informed strategies for inclusive pedagogy and assessment for learning
• Strengthened collaboration, feedback, and professional growth cycles
• A clear, culturally grounded pathway to “know better, do better”

Who it’s for:
Educators and leaders committed to turning evidence into action, leading with integrity, and embedding cultural integrity in their practice.

Wellington 2026 dates

• Face-to-face workshop: 11 August 2026, 9:30am-3:30pm (Wellington)
• Online workshop: 18 August 2026, 9:30am-3:30pm
• Online checkpoint: 8 September 2026, 3:30–5:30pm
• Online growth presentation: 29 September 2026, 3:30–5:30pm

Investment
$1,350 + GST per person
15% discount for groups of 3+ from the same school or kura