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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27 Feb: An Erebus memorial in Auckland is facing opposition from a prominent Maori leader

25 Feb: A council's decision to introduce Maori wards can no longer be vetoed

21 Feb: Tigers forward to miss first two games of NRL season after being charged by NRL judiciary

21 Feb: The Maori and Indigenous have drawn 10-all in the NRL's All Stars match in Townsville

16 Feb: Maori, Pacifica and Indian babies are more likely to die at childbirth in New Zealand than others

09 Feb: Strength in numbers today in Auckland

05 Feb: Warriors chief executive Cameron George insists Maori All-stars coach David Kidwell is okay with the club's decision to withhold three players from the match

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