School children join a karakia. Photo / APN. Prime Minister John Key said teachers in schools should be able to opt-out of delivering a karakia in schools if they wanted to.

The school’s culture should reflect the community, and the whanau who send their children to the school.” “It is absolutely fitting that karakia be used in the school, as it is a vital part ...

By Ella Stewart of RNZ Whānau were left upset after two Māori students from Epsom Girls Grammar were asked to perform a karakia on human kōiwi (bones) found at the prestigious school.

Teachers at a state school have called in the union to protest about being asked to lead pupils in daily karakia. The NZEI union has been asked to address ...

By Ella Stewart for RNZ. Whānau were left upset after two Māori students from Epsom Girls Grammar were asked to perform a karakia on human kōiwi (bones) found at the prestigious school.

Dr. Pita Sharples, Maori Party Co-Leader has expressed his concern over the recent issue at Kelston Intermediate where teachers have sought Union support to object to the use of karakia in the school.