Mātauranga Māori and its effective use in Technology

A discussion with Lynne who has been immersed in many projects working alongside leading architects, artists, and designers, ensuring genuine partnership with hapū that tell stories and support communities in Aotearoa. She will be discussing how we can authentically engage with Mātauranga Māori in design and visual communication and the wider technological learning area.

Haurongo / Biography

Lynne is a Trustee for Matapopore Charitable Trust and gives cultural advice for the Trust in Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and Cultural Design. She is currently working as an education and cultural consultant and coordinating Te Ahu o Te Reo.

Lynne was the General Manager, Te Taumatua-Culture and Identity for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu 2016-2020. She looked after teams of staff in Te Reo Māori-Kotahi Mano Kāika; Tribal Archives, and Cultural Mapping, Whakapapa-Tribal Genealogy Register, and the Ngāi Tahu Funds which distributes out funds for Cultural Development.

She was also the former Head of School Aotahi: Māori & Indigenous Studies in the College of Arts at the University of Canterbury, and the former Head of School – Māori, Social & Cultural Studies, at the College of Education, also at the University of Canterbury. 2007-2015

Her passion is for te reo Māori language and cultural revitalisation and education leadership for Ngāi Tahu and Māori whānau, hapū and iwi.

Lynne is a Marae Trustee for Tuahiwi Marae and Chair of Ngāi Tūāhuriri Education. She was awarded the MNZM -Member of New Zealand Order of Merit for her contribution to te reo māori and education.

This workshop will offer a practical component that references traditions, cultural values and knowledge pertinent to the production and design of garments. We will explore contemporary applications of traditional knowledge appropriate for the classroom to support how to genuinely integrate mātauraka Māori into learning your programmes.

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Nicole Solomon, Waitaha, Kāti Mamoe, Kāi Tahu and Ngāti Raukawa, is a teacher, artist, and entrepreneur. Her small business, Muramura, specialises in creating contemporary Māori art, design, and cultural experiences. Nicole Solomon works with a range of natural materials including harakeke (flax), shell, and pounamu (greenstone), to create unique pieces that reflect Māori cultural values and traditions.

Nicole Solomon is known for her innovative approach to Māori art, which combines traditional techniques with modern materials and design elements. She is particularly interested in working with whānau to create unique pieces that visually articulates a special kōrero into a precious taonga. Some of her notable works include kākahu, jewellery, paintings and other decorative objects.

In addition to her work as an artist, Nicole Solomon is also a cultural advisor and advocate for Māori culture. She is passionate about sharing Māori cultural knowledge and traditions with the wider community and has worked on a range of projects to promote Māori art and culture both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.

Nicole Solomon has spent the last six years as Head of Arts in a South Canterbury high school. Her years of experience as a teacher has also led to experience teaching in Hard Materials, Soft Materials and Food Technology. Recently Nicole Solomon has undertaken a Masters in Māori and Indigenous Leadership studying through the University of Canterbury. The focus of her Masters has been how to achieve mana ōrite mō te mātauraka Māori in NCEA assessments and classroom learning with genuine validation of Māori knowledge and the respectful inclusion of it in the classroom. She is an advocate for recognising ‘Māori’ is not just a subject, but that there is mātauraka Māori in every subject.

The presentation will mihi to the pioneers and works that are shaping this kaupapa. It’ll position the role of education and its pathways as a means, with equal attention to the ends of Māori aspirations. The presentation will draw from the principles that led to the newly created indigenous narrative program that is part of the Bachelor of Digital Screen at UC.

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Hamuera Kahi is currently the Head of School of Aotahi: Māori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Canterbury. His research background has a broad focus on kaupapa Māori development across a range of areas including mātauranga Māori and science; film and aesthetics; sport; racism; and policy. As an academic, he’s fortunate to have real expertise in his whānau and have had time to wānanga with pūkenga Māori.

Explore Hangarau Kai / Food Technology and how mātauranga Māori is interwoven throughout the subject. Learn more about this with hands on Parāoa rēwena making.

Haurongo / Biography

Nga mihi nui koutou
Nga uri ahau o Ngai Tāmanuhiri me Ngati Kahungunu ki Matawhaiti hoki toku papa. He taha o toku mama Atihaunui a Paparangi me Tuwharetoa me Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa.
A primary trained teacher with a background in public service and hospitality. I initially came to Freyberg High School as a Food & Nutrition teacher. Presently I teach junior PE and am the ‘go to’ relief for all Food & Nutrition practicums and Te Reo classes.
Bread has long been a staple in most homes. Māori are no exception and particularly enjoy Parāoa Rewena; a leavened bread, and takakau a flat round bread. I’m happy to be demonstrating Rewena today.

Explore mātauranga Māori and what it means for Aotearoa New Zealand. Through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and storytelling, participants will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the holistic worldview of mātauranga Māori.

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Daniel Hāpuku is an experienced educator and advocate for te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori who is based in Ōtautahi. With over 20 years of teaching experience.

Currently, Daniel serves as a member of the PPTA Te Wehengarua National Executive. In this role, he works towards advancing the interests and rights of teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand. In addition to his Te Huarahi position, where he has been involved since March 2020.

Daniel has also played an important role in shaping the educational landscape at Christchurch Boys’ High School, where he has served as the Head of Te Reo Māori since April 2015.

Additionally, Daniel’s passion for teaching and promoting te reo Māori has led him to share his knowledge and expertise as a Visiting Lecturer at Te Whare Whai Matauraka ki Otautahi – Christchurch Teachers Training College, where he trained aspiring Māori language teachers in the mid 2000’s. More recently, he has contributed to the University of Canterbury as a Fixed Term Lecturer in the School of Teacher Education, College of Education, during July 2018 to December 2018.

With a deep commitment to Māori education, Daniel has held various leadership positions throughout his career. He served as an Tumuaki Tuarua (Assistant Principal) at Te Kura Whakapumau I Te Reo Tuuturu Ki Waitaha. Prior to that, he was the Head of Te Reo Māori and a teacher at Mairehau High School for over a decade.

Throughout his career, Daniel Hāpuku has consistently championed the importance of Māori language and cultural preservation, making significant contributions to education and advocating for the rights and well-being of teachers in New Zealand.

Are you curious about the new curriculum changes to the technology learning area and how they will impact technology education? Explore how mātauranga Māori is woven throughout the technology learning area.

Join us for a presentation that explores the specific application of mātauranga Māori and technology. We’ll be examining Te Mātaiaho and the Understand, Know, Do framework. By understanding this framework, we can better align our teaching practices with the needs of our students and help them succeed in the future.

We will be highlighting the practical benefits of this kind of learning and helping participants link the knowledge they’ve gained to the broader context of the changes in the technology learning area. By understanding how mātauranga Māori supports learning in Technology, we can better prepare ourselves for the challenges and opportunities in the future.

Catherine Frost
Lead writer Technology learning area – Te Mātaiaho, Ministry of Education

Join us for a workshop that explores how you can weave universal design for learning opportunities into course planning to engage every student. Engaging all ākonga with learner agency ensures mana ōrite is embedded into the classroom environment.

Pip Osborne
NCEA Implementation Facilitator (BoP/Waiariki)

Join us for a workshop that explores how ka hikitia frames Mana ōrite mō te Mātauranga Māori. Gain understanding of kupu in technology, design tikanga, and what this looks like in ākonga outcomes. Explore how to weave local curriculum into authentic Mātauranga Māori teaching and learning programmes.

Pip Osborne
NCEA Implementation Facilitator (BoP/Waiariki)

Join us for a presentation on NCEA implementation that explores how you will be looking to implement the NCEA changes within technology with a focus around the aspects of mātauranga Māori woven throughout teaching and learning programmes. The session will involve working with participants to reflect on their existing or developing programmes of work.

Pip Osborne
NCEA Implementation Facilitator (BoP/Waiariki)

Join us for a presentation that explores the broad structural changes to NCEA and delves into the embedding of mātauranga Māori, as reflected in technology teachers’ culturally responsive and relational pedagogy.

Stephanie O’Sullivan
NCEA Learning Area Lead