2025 MIT - Prinicpals' Wānanga

Today was a big day — the annual Manaiakalani Principals Wānanga! It was a great opportunity to gain insight into what happens behind the scenes and contribute to planning for 2026.

The day began with our MIT group presenting in the Banquet Room at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre. Despite a few nerves, my presentation went well, and I was really pleased with how my project was received by others. Afterwards, several people approached me to share how much they resonated with my point that there aren’t enough rauemi available in kura Māori, and that we don’t receive enough resources, professional development, or support. Many were also excited by the idea of having a central hub where they could easily access rauemi for te reo matatini.

Even more inspiring were my MIT peers and their incredible presentations — the effort and dedication they’ve poured into their projects was evident. It was amazing to see their ideas come to life and make such a meaningful impact within their communities.

Next, we listened to presentations from the Manaiakalani research team, followed by time in our cluster groups. As part of Te Purapura Ngātahi o Manaiakalani, it was a great opportunity to connect with others in our cluster, review and analyse our 2025 Reading Questionnaire Survey results on EdPotential, and take part in collaborative planning for 2026 — setting our collective goals and identifying the key actions needed to achieve them.

As always with ManaiaKalani & Waipuna, we were well looked after. We wanted for nothing and left with a full hinengaro and full bellies!

Below, is a copy of the Google Slides I used for the Pecha Kucha presentation made into a video. Please feel free to check it out. If it resonataes with you, please utilise the QR codes at the end and USE the site, SHARE the site and CONTRIBUTE to the site!

Ngā mihi!

2025 MIT - ON THE ROAD

Auē, auē!

Right at the last minute, I couldn't make the MIT On The Road Tour due to whānau circumstances. Although I couldn't make the Roadshow, I did intently follow my collegues journey as they travelled down South and presented their projects using Pecha Kucha (with some envy!).

Despite not being able to make the tour with my MIT peers, I was able to make a video to showcase my presentation that was shown on the tour slotted inbetween my cohorts presentations. Please feel free to watch the video to get a sneak peek of my project - Te Kete Kaiako.

I look forward to catching up with my MIT peers at the Principals' Wānanga at the end of October and sharing my presentation and project with you all.

If you have any pātai about the project and / or  the site - Te Kete Kaiako, please feel free to leave a comment and ask!