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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05 Jul: After a strong start, today's Maori All Blacks-Scotland match in Whangarei isn't going the way of the hosts

02 Jul: The Maori All Blacks are making some strategic adjustments as they prepare to host Scotland in Whangarei on Saturday

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