Support the Continuation of Te Whare Kakano Maori Medium Unit

Petition against the closure of Te Whare Kakano: Te Whare Kakano (TWK) was one of two bi-lingual Maori Medium Education (MME) units based in the South Kaipara rohe. It is now the last. We want out tamaariki and wider whanau to have the opportunity to learn Te Reo Maori if they so choose.

Actioned petitioned for: We, the undersigned, are concerned at the closure of Te Whare Kakano Maori Medium Unit at Parakai School, we seek the following:
I. Parakai School Board of Trustees accountability in terms of due process followed in accordance with Education Act 1989 and related obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
II. We request Te Whare Kakano Maori Medium unit remain open.
III. We request ongoing consultation between BOT Parakai School and iwi on the units future.