MAC 2026 PLD Packages
U Grade 1-3 Kura
These packages are designed for U Grade 1-3 kura who want culturally confident leadership support through a blend of 1:1 Facilitation, Cluster Hui, and Wānanga experiences. Every package combines scheduled collective learning with tailored, in-school support.
What’s included in every package
1:1 PLD Facilitation
With your MAC Kaihoe Mātauranga (Facilitator), tailored to your kura’s aspirations with agreed actions and tools.
Cluster Hui
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 five hour Regional Wānanga per year: Clusters come together (often marae-based) to deepen connections through Te Whare Tapu o te Ngākau Māori and strengthen cultural curriculum partnerships.
National Wānanga / Hui ā Tau (Conference)
A gathering of all MAC kura from around Aotearoa for deliberate dialogue, collective learning and cultural connection, developed in partnership with iwi/hapū.
Package Options
U 1-3
5 Hour Package
Only for current MAC kura who will be in their fourth year of the MAC kaupapa in 2026
$1,785
✓5 Hours 1:1 with MAC Accredited Kaihoe Mātauranga
✓ Single Registration for 4 Cluster Hui
✓ Invitation to Regional Wānanga
✓ Exclusive Discount for MAC National Wānanga
12 Hour Package
Available to all kura
$3,255
✓12 Hours 1:1 with MAC Accredited Kaihoe Mātauranga
✓ Single Registration for 4 Cluster Hui
✓ Invitation to Regional Wānanga
✓ Exclusive Discount for MAC National Wānanga
18 Hour Package
Available to all kura
$4,515
✓18 Hours 1:1 with MAC Accredited Kaihoe Mātauranga
✓ Single Registration for 4 Cluster Hui
✓ Invitation to Regional Wānanga
✓ Exclusive Discount for MAC National Wānanga
All prices exclude GST
We have some flexibility when supporting U 1 schools, please contact us through this form for more information.
“In my 18 years as Principal, MAC is the most impactful, and enjoyable, PD I have experienced.”
— Participating Principal 2024
U GRADE 1-3
Package Comparison
| # OF 1:1 PLD HOURS | CLUSTER HUI 4 X 4 HOURS |
REGIONAL HUI* 1 X 5 HOURS |
NATIONAL WĀNANGA* 3 DAYS |
TOTAL PLD HOURS AVAILABLE | INVESTMENT exc GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 16 | 5 | 24 | 50 | $1,785.00 |
| 12 | 16 | 5 | 24 | 57 | $3,255.00 |
| 18 | 16 | 5 | 24 | 63 | $4,515.00 |
* Participation in both Regional and National Wānanga (Conference) is included for kura; however, these events carry additional costs. Senior leadership and staff are welcome to attend both of these hui.
Additional Investment
Invitation to both Regional and National Wānanga is included for kura; however, these events carry additional costs.
The maximum additional investments:
Regional Wānanga: up to $100 per attendee
National Wānanga: up to $1,000 (MAC kura receive a reduced rate; full rate applies to non-MAC kura)
Wānanga are for Tumuaki, Senior Leadership, Kaiako and Board of Trustees – we welcome all of your kura kaimahi/whānau to join us on this one of a kind experiential wānanga. Knowledge shared is better than knowledge kept.
Additional 1:1 Hours
Finding your kura has nearly used your allocated 1:1 Package hours?
U Grade 1-3 schools can purchase additional 1:1 hours at $200/hour. Additional hours must be paid for in advance.
Email kiaora@mac.ac.nz to purchase additional hours
Travel within a set radius is included in packages. Where significant travel is required, any additional costs will be discussed and agreed with you before contracting.
Travel
How we work with your kura
Your Kaihoe Mātauranga (Facilitator) builds a relationship with the tumuaki, aligns with your aspirations, and co-develops an Action Plan. Facilitation is differentiated, with review tools, professional reading, team involvement and community engagement central to the approach. We honour distinctions for Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti and the uniqueness of all ākonga.
What people are saying
““Having a facilitator with recent principal experience is outstanding.”
— Participating Principal 2024
“I have worked with two MAC facilitators. Both exceptional… supportive and challenging at the same time, and flexible — not a cookie-cutter approach.”
— Participating Principal 2024
“We can see huge gains in attendance and in behaviour — recorded within our student management data.”
— Participating Principal 2024
“MAC is an essential part of my personal and professional development.”
— Participating Principal 2024