About these standards
Mau Rākau assessment standards focus on learners understanding the importance of this traditional Māori martial art.
The standards specialise in ancestral practices, values, and protocols of the warrior.
Mau Rākau assessment standards (external link)
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Upcoming reviews
The next review of the Mau Rākau assessment standards will be in 2030.
Completed reviews
May 2026: Review of Mau Rākau unit standards
Read details of the review in the change report.
December 2020: Review of Mau Rākau unit standards
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November 2015: Review of Mau Rākau assessment standards
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November 2011: Review of Mau Rākau assessment standards
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Mau Rākau resources
Assessment Support Materials
Resources to guide how you teach and assess Mau Rākau.