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Is it the Government’s intention to ensure Te Marautanga o Aotearoa remains not just a simple translation of an English curriculum but one that is designed from a Maori perspective and that can sit alongside the New Zealand curriculum, if so, how will this be achieved?

Answered Question 17131 (2026)
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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Is it the Government’s intention to ensure Te Marautanga o Aotearoa remains not just a simple translation of an English curriculum but one that is designed from a Maori perspective and that can sit alongside the New Zealand curriculum, if so, how will this be achieved?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that while the two sets of curriculum documents are aligned where necessary, there are also important differences. These reflect the distinct role of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and the specific needs of bilingual and immersion settings. As a result, although some shared content is shared, the documents are not direct translations of each other.