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Careers of our ancestors, Ngā mahi a ngā tūpuna

Updated 21 Jul 2026

Part 1 explores how the knowledge and skills of tūpuna continue to shape identity, strengths and future pathways for rangatahi today.

A waka is pulled onto shore with oars laid in a circle on the sand.

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Part 1 of Rangatahi Futures is also available in te reo Māori.

Ngā mahi a ngā tūpuna

Ngā mahi a ngā tūpuna Careers of our ancestors encourages rangatahi to look to the past and reflect on the journeys of their tūpuna to Aotearoa.

The 7 session topics aim to:

Foster a connection with tūpuna.
Help rangatahi recognise their strengths and qualities.
Inspire rangatahi to build resilience and aim high.

Sessions, resources, activities and PowerPoints
Ngā wātū, ngā rauemi, ngā ngohe me ngā kōnae PowerPoint,

Session 1. Looking back to move forward
Ka mua, ka muri,

Session 2. Strengths we inherit
Pūkenga tuku iho,

Session 3. Guess my career
He aha taku mahi?,

Session 4. The world is mine
Nōku te ao,

Session 5. Understanding NCEA
Te whai māramatanga,

Session 6. Challenges and choices
He wero he kōwhiringa rānei,

Session 7. Launching my waka
Te whakatere waka,

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