Te Pāti Māori Announces Māori Education Authority To Restore Māori Success In EducationTe Pāti Māori today unveiled its commitment to establish a Māori Education Authority, with Te Tai Tonga candidate Lisa Marie Murch announcing the policy during her debut election debate on Marae. "Te Pāti Māori will establish a Māori Education Authority. Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi said the current education system continues to reflect the legacy of assimilation rather than Māori aspiration. A Māori Education Authority puts decision making back where it belongs, with Māori. Advertisement - scroll to continue readingTe Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said Māori leadership in education is essential to achieving equitable outcomes.