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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16 Sep: A senior Labour MP's suggesting Te Pati Maori's sending mixed messages

14 Sep: Maori Language Week kicks off today, with it marking its 50th anniversary

07 Sep: Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara has paid tribute to the late Takutai Tarsh Kemp - after winning the Tamaki Makaurau by-election

31 Aug: Damning claims from a former Welsh rugby international about New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol

30 Aug: Hobson's Pledge is defending its decision to use Rotorua's Mayor in its campaign against Maori wards, without her permission

28 Aug: Te Pati Maori president and former Labour MP John Tamihere has confirmed another tilt for office

28 Aug: Tipa Mahuta has been elected unopposed to Waikato Regional Council, following the death of respected local Maxine Moana-uwhangai -- the only other candidate in the Nga Hau e Wha Maori constituency

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