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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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

02 Dec: Changing dynamics in our prisons - as Corrections works with more older Maori offenders

29 Nov: Labour's leader is not shying away from a campaign in the Maori seats

19 Nov: Activist and former MP Hone Harawira says two MPs ousted from Te Pati Maori should be re-instated

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