How did early Māori society develop? New research reveals a clearer timeline
Archaeologists have traditionally divided early Māori history into three broad periods.
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In 2024, 5.8% of our new admissions and 4.2% of our graduates came from schools in the lowest 2 income deciles, and 14.2% of all our students were from developing countries.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 2 income deciles - new admissions | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Lowest 2 income deciles - graduates | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Students from developing countries | 5.8% | 9.6% | 14.2% |
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