Certificate in Rongoā

Become a kaitiaki of our rongoā Māori and connect with the mātauranga (knowledge) of our tūpuna (ancestors) to address the wellness needs of today.

This programme will introduce you to the natural world of rongoā.

Learn about the customs and protocols that surround rongoā as you develop an understanding of the Māori world view. Be part of the revival of traditional and contemporary rongoā practices in Aotearoa, and gain insight and learn to know, appreciate, and respect rongoā but not yet use it or advise others on how to use it - that will take further study.

When you pass this programme, you'll get this qualification:

• New Zealand Certificate in Tikanga (Rongoā) Level 4

• the relationship and differences between rongoā and hauora (health)
• tikanga (Māori customs and practices) and te reo Māori associated with harvesting rongoā
• relationships between ngā atua Māori and rongoā.

This is a full-time programme that consists of 120 credits delivered over 38 weeks. Throughout the programme you will be required to attend:

• 1 x kura whakaako -compulsory classes (3 hours per week)
• 8 x noho marae (23 hours per noho)
• 4 x one-day wānanga (9 hours per wānanga)

In addition to these, you’ll be expected to complete learning activities designed to enhance your learning for:

• approximately 24 hours per week.

Tauira will need to engage in the Te Wānanga o Aotearoa digital platform I-Akoranga throughout the programme. Internet access and a digital device is needed to enhance the tauira learning experience.

To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:

• be at least 16 years of age
• be a New Zealand citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident
• reside in New Zealand
• hold a New Zealand Certificate in Tikanga Level 3 or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills

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You'll be ready to enrol on our Diploma in Tikanga (Rongoā) Level 5 programme.

With your new skills you'll be able to help your whānau and communities, local and regional bodies and agencies seeking to broaden their knowledge base in rongoā Māori.