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Education Minister Erica Stanford’s decision to remove kupu Māori (except character names) from the Ready to Read Phonics Plus series generated much public debate and commentary this month. The decision affected 12 books and was based on concerns that the inclusion of kupu Māori might confuse children learning English phonics.

Whanaungatanga is one of the core values we pride ourselves on at Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga. With that in mind, we were delighted to have the opportunity this month to visit with the Hon Dr Shane Reti, the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, and to update him on the good mahi being undertaken at NPM and Kanapu. 

In last month’s e-pānui we announced that Distinguished Professor Marcia Langton AO FASSA FTSE will be the opening keynote for our International Indigenous Research Conference to be held in Tāmaki from November 12 to 15. We are excited to confirm seven more keynote speakers for IIRC - each of them exceptional, each of them embodying our conference theme ‘Whītiki Taua: Research Solidarities.

NPM is excited to begin 2025 by welcoming on board a new Pou Matarua, Professor Melinda Webber (Te Paatu, Ngāti Hau, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Whakaue). A long-time NPM researcher, Melinda brings a wealth of experience as a Professor and Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland.

As we head into another busy year, we are grateful for our whānau at NPM and Kanapu who approach everything they do with purpose and commitment to our shared vision of flourishing Māori futures.