Māori and Pasifika studies

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About Māori and Pasifika studies

Knowledge and experience of Māori and Pasifika language and customs are the basis for a career in a wide variety of industries, such as tourism, arts and media, health and education, sports, administration and resourcing for social and economic development agencies.

Studying Māori and Pasifika studies

Experienced tutors help you to focus on success every step of the way, while flexible programmes with varied entry and exit points allow you to fully explore your strengths and potential within timeframes suited to your needs and career goals.

At Te Puna Wānaka our tutors walk the talk. They live the vision of language revitalisation, Māori and Pasifika achievement and whānau framework.

Programmes

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Bachelor of Language (Māori)

Programme code: CH3974Level: 7Credits: 360

Immerse yourself in spoken and written te reo Maori while gaining an understanding of Maori culture, and become a proficient communicator.

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Certificate in Maori/Pasifika Foundation Studies (Maori)

Programme code: CH3960Level: 3Credits: 60

Take your first steps toward learning the essence of Maori culture, language and tradition within our supportive whanau environment.

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Certificate in Māori/Pasifika Foundation Studies (Pasifika)

Programme code: CH3960Level: 3Credits: 60

In our supportive fanau community you will learn about the rich diversity of traditions and creative arts that are at the heart of all Pacific Island cultures.

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Certificate in Sports Training and Indigenous Culture

Programme code: CH4014Level: 3Credits: 120

If you are interested in sport and fitness you will have the opportunity to gain further physical, health and mental conditioning while gaining an understanding of Maori and Pasifika language and cultures.

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Te Ata Hōu, Certificate in Māori Studies

Programme code: CH3980Level: 4Credits: 120

Develop to your full potential with this exciting and challenging programme in Maori language, customs, history and development.

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Te Atatū - Diploma in Māori Studies

Programme code: CH3984Level: 6Credits: 240

Graduate highly skilled in te reo Maori and confident in holding discussions about issues relating to the growth and development of Maori communities and enterprise.

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Te Hāpara, Diploma in Māori Studies

Programme code: CH3753Level: 5Credits: 120

Gain a deeper understanding of Te Reo and Maori culture with our diploma ready to converse easily with others maintaining respect and understanding of Maori traditions.

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Ākona Te Reo - Certificate in Māori Language

Programme code: CH4037Level: 5Credits: 60

Embark on a learning journey while absorbing yourself in the Maori language. You will leave this programme will the ability to speak and understand te reo Maori.

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