Glossary

Kuputaka

All terms Māori terms only

    Kura

    School.

    Kura kaupapa Māori

    Māori language school settings based on Māori philosophies.  

    LCP

    Limited Credit Programme.  Is a "taster" towards a particular qualification.

    Legacy fund

    Funds which are no longer current.

    Literacy and numeracy

    Literacy is the written and oral language skills people use in their everyday life and work. It includes reading, writing, speaking and listening. Numeracy is the ability to apply simple numerical concepts and to reason.

    Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool (LNAAT)

    Online tool that provides robust and reliable information on the reading, writing and numeracy skills of adults.

    LNAAT

    Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool.  Online tool that provides robust and reliable information on the reading, writing and numeracy skills of adults.

    Mahi Ngātahi

    Build effective partnerships

    Mahi Tahi

    Work together.

    Mana

    Dignity, prestige, honour.