School principals from across the country are visiting Dunedin this week to learn about Ngai Tahu history.
The ninety five primary and secondary principals are part of a national collaboration called Te Ara Hou, designed to support Maori achievement and cultural responsiveness in schools.
The visiting principals have spent two nights at Otakou marae, and yesterday were taken on a Parihaka tour with Otakou kaumatua Edward Ellison.
Ellison explained the history of the area including Dunedin's connection with Maori prisoners brought here as a result of land confiscation in Taranaki.
Rongo Memorial Rock at Andersons Bay commemorates the imprisonment of the political prisoners, who were exiled to do hard labour.
Today's programme includes kapa haka performances at some local schools.
The Dunedin visit ends tomorrow with a look at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.
