Īhaka Martyn is the Kairuruku Whakaari / Script Co-ordinator for Playmarket. Here, he shares the work of Playmarket alongside some recommendations of Māori playwrights and plays for use in schools.

Whakarongo Tauranga, on behalf of Dramatic Inquiry Network Trust, introduces her unit ‘Who owns the paihikara, who owns the whenua’ for upper primary ākonga. The unit uses Mantle of Expert (drama and inquiry) to support learners to see Te Tiriti from the perspective of tangata whenua. 

This curriculum unpacking resource consists of eight A3 colour-coded posters that unpack each level of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Explore some of Augusto Boal’s most famous games and Image Theatre exercises, with a specific focus on adapting them for younger students.

Health and Wellbeing for Arts Educators - Tips on how character strengths can alleviate performance anxiety in students in Years 9-13.

A use of drama conventions to show a journey theme, such as a separation within a family, based on ©Sean Tan’s graphic novel, 'The Arrival.'

Introduce students to the beginning principles of drama.

Introduce students to the beginning principles of improvisation. Best suited to Year 9.

A selection of ideas, stories and useful links to learn about Matariki shared by Drama NZ members.

This unit is based on Where I Stand by ©Philippa Werry. The drama encourages students to step into the shoes of various community members and explore past events reflected in this story.

Based on ©R.J. Palacio's Wonder, this drama unit delves into the question, "How do we treat others who are different?" It explores themes of empathy, compassion, acceptance, friendship, and kindness. Best for years 7-8.

This unit is based on the picture-book, Rose-Blanche, by ©Roberto Innocenti. Rose Blanche explores the impact of living in Nazi Germany during WWII on children and a town. Best for years 6-8.

This drama unit accompanies Finding, by ©David Hill, which follows the fortunes of two New Zealand families over seven generations and 130 years. Best for years 5-10.