MAC Kaupapa

2026

MAC Kaupapa is a national kaupapa that supports tumuaki to lead with cultural confidence so that ākonga Māori thrive as Māori. Blending 1:1 Facilitation, Cluster Hui, Regional Wānanga, and a National Hui ā Tau, experienced former tumuaki walk alongside each kura to co-design practical, context-specific actions grounded in Te Whare Tapu o te Ngākau Māori and MAC frameworks. The focus is courageous, relational leadership; authentic partnerships with iwi, hapū and whānau; and sustainable shifts in teaching, systems and culture. Flexible package options are available for all U Grades, enabling every community to progress a purposeful, mana-enhancing pathway in 2026.

Package Options

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Mā te tautoko ka arahia nei i ngā tikanga me ngā kawa o Te Ao Māori

Supporting Tumuaki to Lead with Cultural Confidence

The MAC Kaupapa is invested in providing Professional Learning and Support Including:

  • Culturally Sustaining Practice and Development

  • Tiriti-Centric Models of Learning and Design

  • Strategic Planning and Review

  • Governance Support and Professional Development

  • Principal Mentoring and Emerging Leaders’ Development

  • Curriculum Design and Implementation (Assessment and Reporting)

  • Whānau and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Iwi Liaison and Mana Whenua Connections

  • Te Whare Tapu o Te Ngākau Māori implementation

  •  Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Māori

“In my 18 years as Principal, MAC is the most impactful, and enjoyable, PD I have experienced.”

— Participating Principal

What’s included in every package

1:1 PLD Facilitation

Tailored, in-depth support grounded in the aspirations of your kura.

Your dedicated facilitator works alongside you to navigate your leadership journey with personalised guidance and cultural integrity.

Cluster Hui

Localised learning and connection with other MAC kura in your region.

A four hour Cluster Hui each term: A purposeful space to share leadership practice, evaluate change, and strengthen networks; tumuaki attendance is expected, with leadership teams welcome.

Regional Hui

A deeper dive into leadership as a wider regional rōpū.

A five hour Regional Wānanga per year: Clusters come together (often marae-based) to deepen connections. Designed in partnership with iwi and hapū, regional wānanga offer immersive, place-based learning that strengthens iwi-kura-whānau relationships.

National Wānanga / Hui ā Tau (Conference)

3 days of powerful collective visioning with kura from across the motu.

Our National Conference brings together your full MAC whānau for cultural immersion, collaboration, and leadership development on a national scale.

Ki te wheiao, ki te ao mārama!!

To the glimmer of dawn, to the bright light of day!