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The Principals (Aotearoa | New Zealand)

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Education
Relationships Between Principals and Communities
Community Engagement
New Zealand
Whānau
Leadership In Schools
Rural Education
School Leadership
Education and Training Act
Tumuaki
New Zealand Education System
Iwi
Education Resources
Advocacy In Education
Leadership
Aotearoa
Hapū
Risk Management
Te Tiriti O Waitangi
Mana Whenua

Experienced school leaders and officials share stories and offer tips about leading schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. This series sits alongside the online learning programme: Te Ara Tīmatanga mō ngā Tumuaki | The Beginning Pathway for Principals, which can be accessed on the Education LMS training.education.govt.nz.

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What are the first 100 days in the principal role really like? From navigating unexpected challenges and building relationships with staff, students, and whānau, to establishing their leadership vision while managing the day-to-day complexities of sc... more

We continue to talk about attendance in this episode, exploring proven strategies for boosting student attendance through meaningful partnerships. Hear how building strong relationships and addressing root causes—rather than just symptoms—can create ... more

Student attendance has become one of the big challenges facing New Zealand schools. With new Attendance Management Plans becoming mandatory from 2026 and expanded attendance services on the horizon, principals are under increasing pressure to find ef... more

In this episode of The Principals Aotearoa, Eleisha speaks with Jan Robertson, author of Coaching leadership: Building educational leadership capacity through partnership, discussing how coaching partnerships between educational leaders create powerf... more

In this episode, our guests reflect on their first few years of principalship, discussing what it means to lead an entire school community, and providing tips for balancing strategic vision with daily operations, building resilience in high-pressure ... more

The transition from teacher or senior school leader to tumuaki is more than just a title change – it's a professional and personal transformation. This episode talks about the transition into principalship, the differences between senior leadership a... more

From recognizing the subtle signs of leadership readiness to providing meaningful development opportunities, we’ll discuss how our guests have successfully mentored teachers into leadership roles and built a culture where potential leaders feel suppo... more

Welcome to Season 2 of The Principals, a podcast series for tumuaki and aspiring tumuaki in Aotearoa New Zealand, hosted by Eleisha McNeill. It’s great to be back.

What does leadership potential look like in your staff, and how do you nurture it? In... more

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Recent Guests

Jan Robertson
Author of Coaching Leadership, Building Educational Leadership Capacity through Partnership
Episode: Season 2, Episode 5 Coaching Leadership with Jan Robertson
Denise Torre
Principal Support Officer of PPCB Union and founder of Canterbury Primary Principal Association Middle Leaders Programme.
PPCB Union
Episode: Season 2, Episode 1 The leadership pipeline: Identifying and developing future school leaders
Iain Taylor
Principal of Manurewa Intermediate School and former NZPF president.
Manurewa Intermediate School
Episode: Season 2, Episode 1 The leadership pipeline: Identifying and developing future school leaders
Graeme Norman
Principal of Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Episode: Episode 44: Leading as Pasifika or in Pasifika realms
Jenny Bernard
Principal of Otahuhu Primary School
Otahuhu Primary School
Episode: Episode 44: Leading as Pasifika or in Pasifika realms
Karl Vasau
Principal of Rowandale School
Rowandale School
Episode: Episode 44: Leading as Pasifika or in Pasifika realms
Marissa Peters
A principal at a mainstream kura.
Episode: Episode 42: Being tumuaki Māori
Mikaere October
Principal at Trident High School.
Episode: Episode 42: Being tumuaki Māori
Aunty Ani Mohi
Trailblazer in Māori education, former principal, and influential figure in the kōhanga reo movement
Episode: Episode 37: Being tumuaki Māori in the early days of kōhanga reo

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Eleisha McNeill
Host and experienced educator with a focus on school management and leadership support.

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Season 2, Episode 7 Building momentum: Creative strategies and partnerships for improving school attendance
Q: What advice would you give to other principals struggling with attendance?
Focus on what you can control, understand the issues in your community, and build relationships to find the stories behind attendance problems.
Season 2, Episode 7 Building momentum: Creative strategies and partnerships for improving school attendance
Q: What challenges have you faced in improving attendance?
The biggest challenge is keeping the momentum and constantly communicating the importance of attending school.
Season 2, Episode 8 The first 100 days of principalship
Q: Can you tell me about a significant challenge you faced in your first 100 days?
Lori faced a tough financial situation that required her to build financial leadership skills quickly, while Tony dealt with the community's mixed feelings about a new school building.
Season 2, Episode 8 The first 100 days of principalship
Q: What surprised you each most about the transition from your previous role to becoming a principal?
The breadth of responsibilities and the unexpected complexities, especially around financial and property management, were the biggest surprises.
Episode 40: Recruiting te reo speaking kaiako
Q: What updates do you have on the current workforce?
There are significant challenges in finding te reo Māori-speaking kaiako, particularly for immersion and bilingual classes.

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