Te Whāinga o te Ao Tikanga

Tikanga is about purpose, practices and protocols, and you'll find it in every aspect of te ao Māori (the Māori world). 

This introductory programme gives you the foundations of understanding what tikanga is, why it exists, and how it manifests itself in practice.

Your local class will have a specialised delivery strand that brings foundational tikanga learning to life.

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:

• Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Kaupae 3) - NZ Certificate in Tikanga (Level 3).

• what is tikanga Māori?
• what's the thinking behind tikanga?
• how is tikanga applied?

Advance to our Level 4 programme, Te Kunenga o te Ao Tikanga. Or you might want to enrol on another of our programmes in Māori language, the arts, business, computing or social work.

Understanding the fundamentals of tikanga can help you contribute with confidence in your whānau, community, marae, or workplace. Graduates may choose a pathway to the following industries: tourism, hospitality and retail, media, education, and health.

This is a full-time programme that consists of 60 credits. Throughout the programme you will be required to attend:

• 4 x noho - weekend workshops throughout the programme (25 hours each)
• 1 x 1-day wānanga - workshop (8 hours) *

In addition to these attendance hours, you’ll be expected to complete learning activities designed to enhance your learning for approximately 27 hours per week.

In some locations this programme may be provided by an approved sub-contract arrangement.

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
• attend an information session with a kaiako.