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What is Kaupapa Māori?

Kaupapa Māori is a learning area rich in Te Ao Māori skills, knowledge and topics. There is a wide variety of kaupapa to explore and engage in, and ample opportunity to connect learning from a Māori context to other subjects offered at Te Kura.

Kaupapa Māori offers eleven main subjects as listed below, and the opportunity to explore more than 80 kaupapa within those subjects.

Learning can be tailored to suit ākonga at all levels of the curriculum, from primary and intermediate to NCEA Levels 1–3.

Ākonga are supported by kaiako, kaimanaaki, whānau and hapori to select pathways of learning relevant to their aspirations, career pathway or interests and passions. Ākonga are encouraged to link with their local area experts, online communities and whānau who have skills and experience to guide them through these learning kaupapa.

For many ākonga, including young adult and adult learners, there are no fees for Kaupapa Māori courses. Please see the Fees page on our website for further information.

What this course involves

Te Reo Māori through Kaupapa Māori is a pathway for learners who are looking to express themselves using everyday language constructs. This pathway enables ākonga to prepare for further learning at higher levels of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement. Māori is one of the official languages of New Zealand and is an integral part of the country’s culture. There are numerous reasons to learn Māori including personal enjoyment or career requirements. Whatever the reason may be, learning Māori provides great satisfaction, a greater connection with New Zealand and an enhanced understanding of our culture and society.

Delivery Modes

• * While there may be flexibility for a blended approach, this course will primarily be accessed through our online learning environment My Te Kura. For this course ākonga will be required to make and submit audio and/or video recordings, so a microphone and camera or mobile device are recommended. Submissions can also be written, video, audio, art and performance based. Please discuss with your kaiako upon enrolment. We welcome submissions in te reo Māori and English for all kaupapa Māori subjects.

Recommended prior learning

No prior learning needed.

National qualifications available in this course