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Tui Tuia | Learning Circle empowers Kāhui Ako, kaiako, teachers, school leaders and tumuaki to achieve better outcomes for students and learners.

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All languages are to be treasured

Languages, Culture & Identity

We offer programmes, workshops, in-person classroom support, online support and resources to help strengthen language learning in New Zealand schools.

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Cultural competencies

Pacific-Led Education

Empowering educators, students, and communities to shape a future of educational excellence that is firmly rooted in Pacific identity and aspirations.

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Improving instructional dexterity

Literacy and Numeracy

We work with schools to build the literacy and numeracy capability of school leaders and teachers to accelerate learning outcomes for all students.

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Kush Waaka

Programme Coordinator

Tuhoe; Te Atiawa o Taranaki

Kush Waaka joined Tui Tuia | Learning Circle  as Programme Coordinator for Te Whānau Maioha. She brings with her an extensive background in senior administration, Business coordination and a keen interest within Te Ao Maori and Kaupapa Māori frameworks, which she is looking forward to learning more of within this new role.

Kush’s most recent role has been as a Project Coordinator for a Maori Specialist and hopes to see a new sport app released later this quarter. Previously, Kush has been employed within the Community and Manufacturing environments within Business coordination roles. She has completed her PGDip in Management in Brisbane and hopes to complete a Degree in Maori Business.

Kush is passionate about Whanau, sport and food.

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