Maori Language and Culture
CPIT is offering the following Maori Language and Culture courses this summer;
To enrol in a 2010 Summer School course, come in and see us or click here for more information.
- Raranga Taonga Level 1 Weaving
- Te Hoe 1 - Beginners Maori Language Part 1
- Te Hoe 2 - Beginners Maori Language Part 2
Raranga Taonga –Level 1 Weaving
| Code: | MAOR115 | Duration: | 4 weeks* | |
| Starts: | Sat 16th Jan | Time: | 9am – 5.30pm (Saturdays) | |
| Room: | TM210 | Fee: | Free | |
| Location: | City Campus, Madras St | |||
*NB: The class will not run on Waitangi Day
An introductory course in mahi raranga (weaving). Acquire basic weaving skills in a friendly, “hands-on” environment at Te Puna Wanaka (Faculty of Maori Studies). Gain knowledge and understanding of the preservation and maintenance of harakeke (flax) and the protocol and rules associated with harakeke in te ao Maori. This course will provide the essential foundation for further, more intensive weaving courses.
Te Hoe 1 - Beginners Maori Language Part 1
| Code: | MAOR111 | Duration: | 1 week | |
| Starts: | Mon 18th Jan | Time: | 10am – 12 noon/Mon-Fri | |
| Room: | TM211 | Fee: | $4.40 | |
| Location: | City Campus, Madras St | |||
A ten hour introductory Maori language course for students with no knowledge of Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori, where you will acquire very basic skills in pronunciation and introductory phrases.
Te Hoe 2 - Beginners Maori Language Part 2
| Code: | MAOR112 | Duration: | 1 week | |
| Starts: | Mon 25th Jan | Time: | 10am – 12 noon/Mon-Fri | |
| Room: | TM211 | Fee: | $4.40 | |
| Location: | City Campus, Madras St | |||
Te Hoe 2 is a progression from Te Hoe 1, expanding on introductory phrases and includes an extension of basic mihi.