Our Community

Stories
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a Fairer Future

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Stories

Ako Mātātupu is a vibrant, purpose-driven community built on the vision that every young person, no matter their background, has the opportunity to realise their full potential. Here, you’ll find stories from our staff whānau, funders, and people who share our vision — including Kairapu, our alumni network.

This is a space where Kairapu come together to share, strategise, recharge, and carry on their mahi both inside and outside the classroom. Through their ongoing connection, they help drive change in schools, communities, and beyond, all working toward an Aotearoa where equity is real for everyone.

Cultivating Curiosity! Yeah, Science.

Billy Revell, Pule Nu’u at Ako Mātātupu, sits down with Liam McKenzie, kairapu from Te Ahitu – C21 where

Teaching Te Reo Māori and Making a Difference

Billy Revell, our Pule o le Nu’u | Community Lead sat down with Charles Looker our Awekura | Kaihautū

Happy Classrooms

Many of our community leaders share the dream for Aotearoa New Zealand to be the best place in the

Equity in Education

Equity in education is a necessary step to counter the harms of unfair norms. This blog explores some of

Rākaunui Reflections: Zayne Collier

Guided by the Maramataka, each Rākaunui full moon we take the time to kōrero amongst our community of Kairapu:

Every Day is Waitangi Day

Today Rākaunui coincides with Waitangi Day – a great day for big collective energy to put toward collective results.