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Legacy of Te Kepa Stirling in Māori Education | Auckland News
A true titan of Māori education, Te Kepa Takataka-o-Rangi Stirling, has passed at 88, leaving behind an enduring legacy as a fierce champion of te reo Māori and cultural identity in schools. Alongside his late wife Pani, he co-founded transformative initiatives — from Te Whare Āwhina, which empowered families in education, to the independent Māori school Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae — and established Te Whare Wānanga Pupuri Kōrero o Ngā Tapuwae as a vital community hub. Their groundbreaking work earned them the Queen’s Service Medal in 2005. Now, their daughter Arihia continues their mission…
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