Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Rākaumangamanga, with the support of Te Puni Kōkiri, has evolved its school curriculum to grow the leadership capacity and employment skills of its students. The kura has focused on succession planning to ensure that Waikato tikanga, kawa and reo are retained. As a result students learn essential skills that are needed in tribal governance, marae management and administration roles and responsibilities in whānau, hapū and community trusts, businesses and organisations. Tumuaki John Heremia says trade training opportunities have emerged from the positive relationships.