Keynote 3 - Yvette McCausland-Durie and Nathan Durie, TIPENE / St Stephen's School
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Manawatere Auditorium (Ground Floor) |
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We are deeply honoured to step into the leadership of TIPENE as we begin the next chapter in the life of this iconic kura. As the needs of young men evolve, so too must our educational approach—one that is responsive, future-focused, and grounded in kaupapa Māori.
Our vision is to empower rangatahi with the skills, confidence, and cultural grounding to be active contributors and leaders within their whānau, marae, and iwi. We are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring TIPENE is not only relevant in today’s educational landscape, but a powerful force for transformation and equity across Aotearoa.
Speaker
Nathan Durie
Co-Tumuaki / Co-Principal
TIPENE
TIPENE
Biography
Co-founders of TŪ TOA and MANUKURA now Co-Tumuaki of TIPENE - a Charter School located in Bombay, Auckland. With a passion for Māori Education, Yvette and Nathan continue to challenge the system to deliver excellence for Māori. Nathan has his Postgraduate degree in Sport Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Bilingual Teaching, a Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching. A Tumuaki for 26 years with continued engagement as a current classroom teacher. Yvette has her Masters in Education, Postgraduate degree in Sport Management, a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma of Teaching. In Netball, Yvette has worked with players from emerging talent (Year 5’s) through to high performance (Silver Ferns). Both believe in the potential and capacity of young people and are driven to ensure education makes a difference for each and every child.
Mrs Yvette McCausland-Durie
Co-Tumuaki / Co-Principal
TIPENE
TIPENE
Biography
