Bobbie Hunter

Bobbie Hunter is a prominent educator and academic of Cook Islands descent, known for developing the 'Bobbie maths' programme, which aims to make mathematics more relevant and engaging for Māori and Pacific students in New Zealand. Concerned about the low achievement rates among these groups, she created a culturally responsive teaching approach that incorporates real-world examples and group learning. Despite recent government cuts to funding for her programme, Hunter's work has significantly improved math outcomes in several schools across the country.