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 Feb: James Fisher-Harris is asking for league's NRL all-star fixture between the Maori and Indigenous Australians to remain

15 Feb: The Indigenous Women have come from 14-nil down to beat the Maori Women 20-14 in their pre-season All-Stars rugby league match in Hamilton

13 Feb: League of their own: the NRL Indigenous All Stars vs Maori match is much more than a novelty

13 Feb: The Children's Minister says she's disappointed unionised Maori staff at Oranga Tamariki are given special leave for cultural events

12 Feb: National's yet to decide its stance on Winston Peters' call for a referendum on Maori seats

11 Feb: 5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Maori alive and rocking

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