Niho Taniwha workshops

Improving teaching and learning for ākonga Māori

Start your Niho Taniwha journey

Build your cultural capability with this one-day introduction to Niho Taniwha.

This workshop will explore the Niho Taniwha model - a kaupapa Māori inquiry journey - and give you an opportunity to unpack some of the capabilities required to support ākonga Māori to thrive.

Over the course of the day, Dr Melanie Riwai-Couch's acclaimed book, Niho Taniwha, will be brought to life through engaging and thought-provoking professional learning. Our expert facilitation team from Evaluation Associates | Te Huinga Kākākura Mātauranga will be delivering this mahi.

Niho Taniwha supports you to:

  • know better, do better

  • lift where you stand

  • stand close together.

What to expect

  • One-day professional learning workshop. You will learn about and experience a range of evidence-based approaches.

  • The opportunity to network with other educators in your area.

Niho Taniwha book written by Dr Melanie Riwai-Couch

Who is this for?

School teachers and leaders.

NOTE: Mana whenua are more than welcome to attend the workshops with you. Please contact us on info@evaluate.co.nz if you would like to invite hapū or iwi Māori to share in your school’s journey to improve teaching and learning for ākonga Māori.  We can arrange a place for free. 

Your Investment

$360.00 ex GST per person or a 10% discount applies for three or more educators from the same school or kura.

To maximise learning for all participants, numbers are limited for each course. Please register promptly to secure your team's place on this PLD.
15 November 2024
Wellington

Location: Wellington

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: Brentwood Hotel

13 February 2025
Canterbury/Chatham Islands

Location: Christchurch

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: TBC

21 February 2025
Hawke's Bay/Tairāwhiti Gisborne

Location: Napier

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: TBC

12 March 2025
Waikato

Location: Hamilton

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: TBC

14 March 2025
Taranaki/Whanganui/Manawatu

Location: Palmerston North

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: TBC

26 March 2025
Bay of Plenty/Waiariki

Location: Tauranga

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: TBC

28 March 2025
Tai Tokerau

Location: Waitangi

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: TBC

15 May 2025
Auckland

Location: Auckland

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: TBC

29 May 2025
Taranaki/Whanganui/Manawatu

Location: New Plymouth

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: TBC

12 June 2025
Otago/Southland

Location: Dunedin

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: TBC

14 November 2025
Wellington

Location: Wellington

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Venue: TBC

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