Taku Manutaki

Taku Manutaki, Taku Manukura – Voices of Leadership invites senior ākonga to explore leadership as a balance of responsibility, service, and collective strength through the use of increasingly purposeful te reo Māori. Designed for NCEA Level 2 learners, this unit centres on leadership as both action and influence, grounded in the whakataukī “Mā pango, mā whero, ka oti ai te mahi.”

Through themes such as leadership, values, identity, and community impact, ākonga strengthen their ability to express opinions, share ideas, and communicate aspirations using flexible and meaningful language across a range of contexts.

Learning moves beyond simple description into more deliberate and reflective kōrerorero, where students justify perspectives, respond to others, and communicate with clarity in both formal and informal settings. As fluency develops, ākonga recognise that leadership is grounded in tikanga Māori values, empowering them to lead with integrity, uplift others, and contribute positively to their communities.