Elizabeth Rata

Elizabeth Rata

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Elizabeth Rata is a prominent education professor at the University of Auckland, known for her critical views on the New Zealand education system and its curriculum. As one of the authors of the draft of Te Mātaiaho, she has sparked discussions around the necessity of including Shakespeare in secondary school education, arguing that compulsory reading of a single author limits students' literary exposure and exploration.

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Dame Elizabeth Rata is also recognised for services to education, with an impressive academic career spanning 50 years.

King’s Birthday Honours 2026: New Zealand’s newest knights, dames and leaders
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-05-31
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Elizabeth Rata is one of the authors of the draft curriculum advocating for a knowledge-rich education that includes Shakespeare.

Out, damned text: Why it’s time to retire Shakespeare from NZ schools
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
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