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Qualifications: 
Post Graduate Diploma – Hōaka Pounamu Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching, Bachelor of Teaching and Learning
Position: 
Facilitator He Pikinga Reo
Current Projects: 
He Pikinga Reo

Tahu is a Facilitator for the He Pikinga Reo team

Contact Details:
Email: 

tahu.paki@core-ed.org

Phone: 
(03) 379 6627
Ext: 
909
Mobile: 
021 722 698
Professional Profile: 
Professional Profile

Tahu has taught in Kura Kaupapa Māori, Wharekura and Bilingual Units for 6 years. Prior to this he was employed at Statistics New Zealand working as a Team Leader on various research tasks for the 2001 and 2006 Census projects. He has also been employed by Ngai Tahu Ancillary Land Claims Trust helping to develop their Whakapapa (Genealogy) Database to assist the Māori Land Courts with share allocations.

Expertise: 

• Māori Medium Education

• Second-language acquisition theories and research

• Te Reo Māori

Professional Body Membership: 

Current secretary of Waitaha Cultural Council (Māori Performing Arts Council in Canterbury)

Personal statement: 

“I am very passionate about all facets of Māori Medium Education in all sectors. I enjoy teaching, learning and researching how to help our Māori children achieve and succeed in all areas of Education.”