Over 1000 schools reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Friday 21 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 21 Nov 2025, 6:41pm

In this story Tania Waikato

More than 1000 school boards, kura, and principals' associations have pledged to continue upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This movement follows government changes to the Education and Training Act that removed Treaty obligations. In the Tairāwhiti region, 20 schools have joined the list compiled by lawyer Tania Waikato.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldFri 21 Nov 2025, 3:16pm

   Tairāwhiti schools pledge to uphold Te Tiriti despite law change (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 21 Nov 2025, 6:14pm

   'Expression of kotahitanga': More than 1000 schools reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 21 Nov 2025, 6:41pm

   Over 1000 schools say they will back Te Tiriti, after Government removes obligation (opens in new tab)