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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11 Apr: Call from the Public Health Communication Centre for urgent steps to boost maternal immunisation - particularly for Maori and Pasifika

27 Mar: A Waitangi Tribunal report shows multiple Crown Treaty breaches - in denying Maori access to their land near Foxton

19 Mar: Te Pati Maori says the Prime Minister has no right to police their language

27 Feb: The Government is being accused of a dictatorship-style disregard for Maori rights

24 Feb: Growing controversy over the government's plan to close the Maori Health Authority

23 Feb: The Maori Development is making his intentions for Ihumatao clear -- houses will be built on the land

17 Feb: The presence of Australian rugby league star Dane Gagai wasn't enough for the Maori All-Stars, who have lost 22-14 to the Indigenous All-Stars in Townsville

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