Overview

This programme provides a safe, fun, environment where you’ll learn about what happens on a marae. It will provide foundation knowledge and skills in tikanga marae to those who have either not been on a marae or experienced its culture, or have lost connection with their own marae.

Programme features include:

• increasing you and your family’s understanding of cultural practices, protocols, leadership, operational management and social interaction occurring on marae
• developing your skills and confidence so you and your family can join in cultural and operational activities held on marae
• opportunities for kaumātua to pass on marae cultural knowledge to younger generations.

Entry details

To be enrolled in this programme, you’ll need to:

• be at least 16 years old (or meet secondary school exemption requirements)
• be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

What you’ll study

In this programme, you’ll learn about:

• the effects of the loss of language and culture on marae
• the significance of marae as ‘bastions of Māori culture’
• basic skills and introductory knowledge associated with marae culture and protocols.

How you’ll study

This programme involves a mix of study activities, including tutorials, self-directed learning and attendance at ten noho marae.

Further Study

This programme leads to:

• Certificate in Te Arataki Manu Kōrero (Level 4)
• Diploma in Te Ara Reo Māori (Level 5)
• Mana Ao Turoa - Bachelor of Māori Advancement (Levels 5, 6 & 7).

Career oppurtunities
Skills gained in the programme will prepare you for a career as a:

• teacher, instructor, assistant or worker within whare kura, kura kaupapa Māori and kōhanga reo
• cultural advisor/assistant within tertiary institutions, government departments, museums, and iwi authorities that have a marae on site
• support worker within Māori organisations and communities.

Delivery Sites
Ahipara, Gisborne, Hastings, Auckland, Opotiki, Hamilton, Whanganui and Whangarei.