Who We Are
Te Whare


Our Purpose
Tō tātou kaupapa
To inspire, empower and educate teachers and learners, embracing cultures and languages to ensure every child’s potential is ignited.
Kia whakahihiko, kia whakamana, kia hoatu rā te mātauranga me te āheinga ki ngā kaiako me ngā tauira e pōwhiritia ana ngā ahurea, ngā reo rangatira o te ao, kia tutūngia e rātou te pito mata kei ia tamaiti.
Our Values
Ngā Uara
Making a difference | Te puawaitanga o te tangata
Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi | E matua whakapono ana tātou ki te Tiriti
Including everyone | Whakawhanaungatanga
Being accountable | Kia tāea te hāpai i ngā kaupapa katoa ahakoa te aha
Caring and connecting | Manaakitanga
Innovating | Whakahihiko hinengaro
Our Commitment
Te Pae Tata
We are a bicultural organisation committed to advocacy, teaching, research, promotion, and delivery of world class teacher education for tamariki, whānau, kaiako, ECE services and schools. We respond by being connected, contributing and agile to ensure successful learning happens together.
He rōpū tikanga-a-rua ā Te Rito Maioha, ko tā mātou e manawanui nei, he whakaako, he rangahau, he whakatuarā, kia tautoko ngā tamariki, ngā whānau, ngā kaiako, me ngā whare kōhungahunga katoa. Kia pai ai tā mātou mahi, ka mau kaha nei ki ngā tūhononga, kia kakama tātou ki te ako ngātahi, kia pūmau ki te angitu.
Our Guiding Beliefs
Ngā Arataki Whakapono
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Every child | tamaiti has the right to high-quality education that complements and supports their and their family | whānau and community life.
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Every child | tamaiti in Aotearoa New Zealand has the right to know and enjoy the dual cultural heritage of Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners along with their own cultural heritage.
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People working in early childhood and primary education have access to high-quality teacher | kaiako education, advice, information, resources, to aide their decision-making that affects their profession, children | tamariki and families | whānau.
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That teacher education is focused on cultivating reflective practitioners. Teachers should be well-versed in content knowledge and pedagogical strategies and continuously reflect on their experiences, adapt their practices, and engage in lifelong learning.
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Our education programmes empower kaiako and educators to meet the diverse needs of their children | tamariki and contribute positively to their communities.