Matua and whaea victory: All teachers can choose te reo classroom titles, Ministry of Education declares
26 Apr, 2021 10:50 PM
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Rangi Mitchell and Arihi Hutana said they are pleased Clive School are now letting teachers be referred to as matua and whaea. Photo / Warren Buckland
Rangi Mitchell and Arihi Hutana said they are pleased Clive School are now letting teachers be referred to as matua and whaea. Photo / Warren Buckland
New Zealand teachers who want to use the titles matua and whaea in the classroom instead of Mr and Miss have been given the green light to do so by the Ministry of Education.