MAORI

MAORI have a long cultural heritage in Taranaki with the first Maori arriving here around 1,000 years ago. Today, there are approximately 15,000 Maori living in Taranaki.

HE KORERO TAKI Tekau nga karangatanga iwi e noho mai nei i raro i te maru o Taranaki maunga, Heoti ano ra Ko Taranaki Whanui tonu, Parininihi Ki Waitotara Ki Taipake.

Photo: Rose Eru, Te Tohu Mohiotanga (Diploma in Maori Language) student

Maori Studies at WITT

Learning Maori is something that should be lived, not just taught, and WITT is able to offer you total immersion Maori language programmes. Our Maori classes are designed to give you a working understanding of te reo Maori as well as an appreciation of cultural protocols and customs, all within a supportive wananga learning environment.

Many graduates return to their iwi, hapu and marae to share the knowledge and confidence gained while studying, and apply their new skills in a work, home or co mmunity environment.

Qualifications: National Certificate in Maori Perfoming Arts , National Diploma in Maori Performing Arts , Pokaitahi Taiahoaho Taumata Wha , Pokaitahi Taiahoaho , Pokairua Hopuapua Reo , Pokaitahi Kapunipuni Reo , Te Tohu Mohiotanga

Te Wananga Maori

Ki nga tohunga reo, kahore e taea te ako noa iho i te reo, no te mea tera no etehi atu ahuatanga e taea ai te whakapakari i te tangata i a ia e akoako nei. Heoti ano ra ta matou, ka whakaako te reo ngatahi me te tikanga, te korero me te purakau kia kite whanui ia. Ka taea hoki e te tauira te ako-a-rumaki, te ako-a-reo rua ranei.

Ina mutu ai te akoranga ka hoki te tauira ki te marae me te whanau ki reira awhina ai te hapu ki te whakapakari i a ratou. Whakapa atu ki te kura mo te roanga o tenei kaupapa pai rawa atu.