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. Tributes will be held Monday at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM at Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae before Te Kepa returns home to Wairūrū Marae. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5aa2cba8d25078ce