He Puāwaitanga

Once you’re eligible, you’ll receive an invitation with everything you need to know. You'll need to register to attend a graduation. This helps us prepare seating and kai for all our manuhiri (visitors).

When registering, you’ll be asked to:

• Complete the online form

• Confirm we have your correct address (this is important even if you're not attending graduation as we'll use this address to post out your tohu (certificate))

• Confirm how many of your whānau will attend (limits may apply)

• Confirm any dietary requirements

If you don’t register, you won’t be able to take part in the ceremony - but you'll still graduate and we'll send your qualification to you by post.

We'd like you to be comfortable, but also recognise the tikanga of the occasion so please dress smartly. In some cases, graduation gowns will be available to use free of charge. We also encourage you to celebrate you – wear taonga, korowai, traditional or cultural attire with pride.

Your whānau are an essential part of this celebration.

• Each graduate can bring guests (numbers may be limited depending on the venue)

• Accessibility support is available, just let us know when you register

Details about how many guests you can bring will be provided in your invitation.

We know life happens, and sometimes you can’t be at the ceremony. Don’t worry, you’ll still graduate.

• Your tohu will be officially awarded

• We’ll send your tohu to you by post (make sure we have your correct address)

• You’ll be welcomed into our Kāpuia whānau (graduate community), whether you’re on stage or celebrating from home

When you pass your programme, you will receive two tohu.

• A Te Wānanga o Aotearoa tohu that includes the name of the programme

• An NZQA tohu that includes the qualification you've passed

Yes, we can send it to any address. Please make sure you update your details with us prior to your graduation.

Yes. We only issue a replacement if your original is damaged and you’ve returned the damaged tohu to:

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Registry Department
320 Factory Road
Te Awamutu 3800

No, we provide tohu in printed form only.

Some programmes have a name we use for teaching and marketing - this is the programme name.

The qualification name is the official NZQA title that appears on your Record of Learning and your NZQA tohu.

Both names refer to the same study pathway, but the NZQA title must follow the national framework.

Example:

• Programme name: Te Ara Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Pao) Levels 1 and 2

• Qualification name: New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Reo Rua) Level 1, New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Reo Rua) Level 2

Most programmes at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa are approved by NZQA. That means we are accredited to deliver programmes that meet national standards.

You can also search the qualification on the NZQA framework to confirm. https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nzqf/search/results.do

For most of our programmes, instead of unit standards, you’ll complete kōnae ako (learning modules) that have been developed by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to reflect te ao Māori and the needs of our tauira.

• These are fully assessed and count towards your qualification

• Kōnae ako themselves won’t appear on your NZQA Record of Learning

• Your official NZQA Record of Learning will show the qualification name, which may differ from the name of the programme that you have enrolled in

Check out the programme page for more information about the programme and qualification you'll receive.

NZQA accreditation requires an additional fee to include the kōnae ako (learning modules) on the Record of Learning. This cost is not currently funded by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

Yes. Your academic record will automatically be generated and sent to you once your programme has been fully closed.

Although your classes may be finished, results are not official until the programme is formally signed off by the Takiwā Academic Committee. This process ensures that all results are accurate, complete, and officially verified before they are released.