Taku Patu, Taku Mana Māori Motuhake
Māori and Politics
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Ko te amorangi ki mua, ko te hāpai ō ki muri.
Taku Patu, Taku Mana Māori Motuhake – Māori and Politics invites senior ākonga to explore power, advocacy, and tino rangatiratanga through increasingly sophisticated use of te reo Māori.
Designed for senior learners, this unit centres on political awareness as both knowledge and action, grounded in the enduring strength of Māori voices and collective movements.
Through themes such as political history, activism, leadership, and social change, ākonga strengthen their ability to analyse perspectives, express opinions, and develop arguments using precise and purposeful language across a range of contexts.
Learning moves beyond discussion into more critical and strategic kōrerorero, where students evaluate ideas, challenge viewpoints, and communicate with clarity in formal and persuasive settings. As fluency develops, ākonga recognise te reo Māori as a language of influence and transformation, empowering them to engage with political issues, uphold Māori values, and contribute to the future of Aotearoa with confidence and conviction.
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Achievement Objectives
By the end of Level 8, students can participate in general conversation with speakers of te reo Māori, understand most spoken language, and contribute relevant ideas. They can explain and discuss their own opinions, often using te reo Māori creatively.
They read a range of authentic texts and write expressively for different purposes. Students apply effective learning strategies and demonstrate a high level of fluency as second-language learners.
🌱 LEVEL 7
7.2 offer and respond to advice, warnings and suggestions
7.4 offer and respond to information and opinions, giving reasons
🌱 LEVEL 8
8.1 communicate about certainty and uncertainty, possibility and probability
8.2 develop an argument or point of view, with reasons
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Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes describe what ākonga will be able to demonstrate by the end of the unit. They focus on communicative competence, cultural participation, confidence, and relational growth, ensuring learning extends beyond language recall to meaningful application.
By the end of this unit, ākonga will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Use te reo Māori to analyse political ideas and perspectives
Develop and justify arguments using clear reasoning
Express opinions on issues of tino rangatiratanga and equity
Engage in formal and persuasive kōrero
Evaluate different viewpoints and political positions
Apply tikanga Māori values in discussions of power and leadership
Explore Māori political history and contemporary movements
Strengthen confidence using reo Māori as a tool for advocacy
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Assessments
This unit supports ākonga to meet half of the NCEA Level 3 portfolio requirements through a balanced set of listening, speaking, and writing contexts grounded in Māori political perspectives and societal issues.
Across the unit, ākonga engage with kaupapa that require them to evaluate perspectives, develop arguments, and communicate complex ideas with precision and confidence.
They strengthen their ability to interpret extended spoken reo Māori, justify opinions, and communicate effectively in formal and societal contexts. Contexts are authentic and relevant, supporting progression toward Merit and Excellence while maintaining cultural integrity.
Ākonga complete one portfolio piece for each standard as part of their Level 3 programme. A second piece for each standard can be completed through additional class kaupapa or an additional Poutawa Level 3 unit package to meet full portfolio requirements.
AS91654 | WAIHANGA TUHINGA WHAI TAKE I TE REO MĀORI O TE AO WHĀNUI: Ākonga write a formal essay in te reo Māori analysing the impact of a Māori political figure or movement, developing a clear argument supported by evidence and informed perspectives.
AS91651 | KŌRERO KIA WHAKAMAHI I TE REO MĀORI O TE AO WHĀNUI: Ākonga prepare and deliver a persuasive presentation in te reo Māori encouraging civic engagement, communicating ideas with clarity, purpose, and well-reasoned argument.
AS91650 | WHAKARONGO KIA MŌHIO KI TE REO MĀORI O TE AO WHĀNUI: Ākonga listen to spoken te reo Māori texts presenting a range of political perspectives and demonstrate understanding by analysing key ideas, viewpoints, and intent.
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What's Included
Designed as a pick-up-and-teach package, this resource supports kaiako to deliver high-quality, kaupapa-rich te reo Māori learning with confidence, clarity, and minimal preparation.
📋 MĀHERE AKO – FULL UNIT PLAN
A unit plan focused on political awareness, advocacy, and Māori perspectives.
📚 LESSON SLIDES & SEQUENCING
Structured lessons supporting analysis, argument, and formal communication.
🎯 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE MODES
Balanced development to support complex discussion and debate.
🧩 INTERACTIVE & CONVERSATIONAL TASKS
Debates, case studies, and issue-based discussions.
📊 NCEA-ALIGNED ASSESSMENT TASKS & RUBRICS
Clear criteria supporting analytical and persuasive communication.
📝 EVALUATION & REFLECTION TOOLS
Tools supporting critical thinking and evaluation of perspectives.