Te Waharoa

What you will study

This marae-centred programme is designed to revitalise te reo, tikanga marae, āhuatanga Māori and tikanga Māori. The courses enable marae to bring together their members from around the country to learn from the collective knowledge held by whānau, hapū and iwi about physical and spiritual wellbeing. The course is available throughout the year.

You will learn about

A range of courses covers many topics that make up te ao Māori and are taught from the unique lens of whānau and hapū.

Courses include but are not limited to: te reo, tikanga, mōteatea genres, mau rākau, karanga, whaikōrero plus many more.

Example:

• Tikanga - you will learn about the in-depth nature of tikanga and identify the points of
  origin and its importance as it applies to your Marae.
• Whakapapa – you will gain an in-depth understanding of the performance and ability
  required of people involved in supporting local iwi, hapū and whānau to fulfil their cultural
  responsibilities, as it applies to your Marae.
• Whaikōrero – you will learn and practice mihimihi with basic components of whakapapa,
  whakatauki, pepeha, waiata and regional points of reference, as it applies to your Marae.
• Karanga – you will practice karanga within a range of contexts, such as tangihanga,
  whakatau, waewae tapu, tangata