The Whānau Advisory Group (WAG) aspires to foster quality engagement between schools and their Māori communities in order to improve Māori student achievement. The Makoura Whānau Advisory group consists of a core group of committed whānau with diverse skills and experiences. These components, in particular, provide the necessary platform for the Whānau Advisory Group to progress and provide a strong basis for recruiting and encouraging other whānau and community members to participate.