Ministry of Education defends draft curriculums with less Māori content

Wednesday 5 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 5 Nov 2025, 8:21am

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The Ministry of Education states that draft school curriculums contain less Māori content because they are more specific regarding teacher requirements. The Ministry also clarified that it, rather than foreign contractors, is responsible for the drafts covering six learning areas for Years 0-10.

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1. RNZWed 5 Nov 2025, 5:36am

   Less Māori in school curriculums not the result of a directive - ministry (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 5 Nov 2025, 8:21am

   Less Māori in school curriculums defended (opens in new tab)