Mrs Rahera Shortland, of Kerikeri, ONZM for services to Māori language education
Mrs Rahera Shortland (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tawake, Ngāti Hao) has been involved with te reo revitalisation over five decades. She helped establish Te Ātaarangi Educational Trust, which has been at the forefront of Māori language revitalisation, using unique tools and techniques. She remains involved in leadership as a Manutea, with kuia who were involved in the early days of Te Ataarangi, who continue to support and advise in various kaupapa within the broader organisation. She has supported reo Māori communities in Australia, and shared the Te Ataarangi methodology with an indigenous group in Hawai’i working on language revitalisation. Mrs Shortland’s continued involvement in teaching most recently saw her facilitate a 12-month Kura Kaiwhakaako, overseeing the graduation of 16 kaiako in June 2025.