Course Overview
Are you wanting to learn Te Reo Māori while gaining an understanding of Tikanga Māori and the Treaty of Waitangi at the same time?
Te Puāwai combines all these strands together in one course using a blend of both face to face tutorials and online learning make this course ideal for workers or anyone who would like to develop their knowledge of Te Ao Māori - the Māori world.
Te Puāwai includes the study of introductory Te Reo, and an understanding of Tikanga, Māori Society and the historical and contemporary issues relating to the Treaty of Waitangi.
Designed for absolute beginners, the course involves a mix of collaborative learning, group assessment and individual assignments.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- Te Puāwai (Level 6)
| Locations | Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Mar 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable) Part-time study available |
| Total credits | 30 |
| Indicative Fees | To be confirmed for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
You'll be able to become a champion of a Māori world view including te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi within your workplace
Topics you'll cover
- Te Puāwai - an introduction to te ao Māori, including elementary te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi
- Te Puāwai 2 - further development of te ao Māori, including te reo Māori, waiata, and Māori society. This topic will also look at the history and contemporary issues related to the Treaty of Waitangi.
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | To be confirmed for domestic students |
|---|
Please note, fees for our 2025 intakes are yet to be confirmed. Once they are, we will update our website to reflect the new 2025 fee amount.
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course does NOT meet the requirements for student loan or allowance applications through StudyLink.
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Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
There are no minimum academic requirements (open entry)
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
Other Considerations
The number of students in each cohort is limited to 30.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 7 Mar 2025 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 7 Mar 2025 |
Study options
- 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- Part-time study available
