Protocols of marae

The programme provides tauira with a broad range of skills and knowledge to develop, support and participate in the rituals of the Marae Ātea within marae communities (or equivalent). They will also take responsibility for their own learning and be able to apply knowledge fundamental to marae communities (or equivalent).

The aims of the Te Pou Hono ki Marae Ātea programme are to provide tauira with

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  An introduction to understanding the Atua, Tūmatauenga and Rongomātāne and their relationship to Ranginui, Papatuānuku and the marae ātea.
• Understanding the importance of mana whenua on the marae ātea in evaluating, describing and demonstrating a haka pōwhiri, wero or mau rākau.
• The ability to describe, demonstrate a portion of, and reflect on the key components of a karanga or whaikōrero.
• Knowledge and understanding about the roles of leading and supporting the ritual encounters of the marae ātea through mōteatea, waiata tawhito, pātere, pōkeka, kaioraora, waiata or oriori.

What you will Study

• This marae-centred programme is designed to revitalise Te Reo, kawa, āhuatanga Māori and tikanga Māori. The course enables marae to bring together their whānau from around the country to learn from the collective knowledge held by kaumātua, hapū and iwi about the cultural, physical and spiritual wellbeing of mātauranga-ā-hapū and mātauranga-ā-iwi
• The qualification meets the needs of whānau, hapū, iwi and other Māori organisations wanting to grow capacity, capability, and knowledge within the cultural contexts of the marae.

What you will Learn

• A range of communication skills relevant to the cultural development of marae and their communities
• Participate in broad operational and theoretical knowledge associated with the cultural development of marae communities through applying solutions in familiar and unfamiliar situations
• Reflect on and evaluate your practices of cultural maintenance and development of marae, hapū and/or iwi

Requirements to engage in Te Pou Hono Programmes