Embedding Māori and Pacific cultural capability into tertiary education is essential to fostering an inclusive, culturally aware learning and teaching environment.

May 2024 | Cultivating cultural understanding and inclusivity in tertiary education and training by building Māori cultural capability

This briefing paper examines the Manako ‘Building Māori Cultural Capability’ programme which is central to enhancing teaching quality and Māori learner outcomes.

Briefing Paper | Māori Cultural Capability (PDF, 166Kb)

May 2024 | Enhancing tertiary education for Pacific learners in Aotearoa New Zealand

This briefing paper synthesises insights from recent studies to improve educational outcomes for Pacific learners.

Briefing Paper | Pacific Cultural Capability (PDF, 166Kb)

About the briefing papers

These Briefing Papers have been collected part of our commitment to good practice in tertiary education.

Sent to the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills and other key stakeholders, they offer insights into initiatives under the Ako Aotearoa Manako programme that seek to enhance the capability of the tertiary teaching workforce to support the achievement of the educational and learner success priorities under the Tertiary Education Strategy.