The course in Maori performing arts, or Te Ao Haka, will be available for about 900 students at more than 30 schools - for all three NCEA levels.

The performance-based art form is grounded in Maori culture, language and heritage.

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18 Jan: A return to running candidates in the Maori seats isn't on the cards for New Zealand First in this year's election

18 Jan: ASB Classic men's singles champion Jakub Mensik is commending the Maori traditions he encountered in his time at Stanley Street

05 Jan: Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi is the highest-spending MP - in terms of Parliamentary Service funding

26 Dec: The Greens say they're after every vote possible - which could include pinching support from potential partners Labour and Te Pati Maori

23 Dec: Te Pati Maori's expressed dismay about a perceived lack of inclusion of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a new trade deal with India

12 Dec: Te Pati Maori is promising to restore Maori decision making rights when it comes to fresh water

07 Dec: A reshuffle in Te Pati Maori is likely on the cards, with the party's AGM today

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