Not only do we need to find space in the Curriculum for the building of a wide range of knowledge but also to improve the support for our teachers and schools to build their capabilities in te reo and tikanga Māori. Teachers have overwhelmingly expressed their desire to learn te reo, honour the diversity of identity in our schools, and to truly meet our obligations to Te Tiriti and tangata whenua. They are ambitious for their students. There has been a commitment to supporting this critical mahi, but just like with the implementation of a stronger New Zealand history curriculum, the reforms of NCEA and the greater focus on supporting our most vulnerable learners, the current heroic model isn't sustainable. Better resourcing is needed. It is those wonderful kaiako who give their all for our students who give me courage.