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

02 Jul: Maori All Blacks first five Rivez Reihana admits he was unnerved by the shot clock rule change against the Japan XV , as he looks to reset against Scotland in Whangarei on Saturday

29 Jun: The Maori All Blacks have come from behind at halftime to score six second half tires and thump the Japan XV 53 to 20 in Tokyo

28 Jun: Named on Tuesday, off to Japan on Wednesday and with just two trainings under their belt

28 Jun: The Maori All Blacks are adamant they will overcome a lack of preparation and perform with credit against a top-class Japan XV in Tokyo tonight

25 Jun: Maori All Blacks captain Kurt Eklund is adamant their tiny turnaround will be enough preparation time for their opening international against the Japan XV on Saturday in Tokyo

24 Jun: No choice for the Maori All Blacks to hit the ground running

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