Ministry of Education

The Kōrero Mātauranga | Education Conversation and the Education Summits

In May 2018 the New Zealand Government , through the Ministry of Education, undertook an ambitious program to lay the foundations of a future-proof education. Around 1,400 people got together in Christchurch and Auckland to lay the foundation for the future of learning in New Zealand. This is the first time that education events of this kind have been held in New Zealand. The two events brought together participants from all walks of life: students, parents, teachers, academics and employers, etc. Special emphasis was placed on inviting people and communities whose voices are not always heard – Māori, Pacific people, children and young people, and people with disabilities and learning support needs, and groups like junior teachers in small rural schools, young people on probation and small employers. The end result was two of the most inclusive and diverse education events ever held in New Zealand. Education Minister Chris Hipkins set the scene with his opening address, calling on participants to help the Government and New Zealand develop a common vision of education and learning for the future. More than 1,000 principles, values and ideas for the future of learning were captured at these two events. These principles, values and ideas are being used to develop a shared vision for the future of learning in Aotearoa. They will also be used to inform the various aspects of the Government’s Education Work Programme Koko was engaged to design the summits to help , through a multi sensory environment, provoke meaningful discussion for all those attending.