Te Hapūtanga o te Ao Tikanga

Following on from our level 4 programme, Te Hapūtanga o te Ao Tikanga is the next step to continue to develop your understanding of tikanga protocols and cultural practices relating to the specialised area of interest your studies are focused on.

You’ll further advance your technical and practical skills of tikanga within their proper context. You will also develop your ability to critically consider and analyse the thinking behind tikanga and its many applications in not only te ao Māori, but the modern world around us.

When you pass this programme, you'll get this qualification:

• Te Pōkairua Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) Kaupae 5 – New Zealand Diploma in Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) Level 5

• the ability to critically consider the thinking behind tikanga and its many applications in te ao Māori and the modern world
• an operational ability to manage and apply the tikanga in a range of diverse contexts including leadership, problem solving and rangahau
• an in-depth knowledge of tikanga protocols and cultural practices that provide solutions to modern day problems.

• Develop your own leadership principles and attributes that apply to a range of tikanga practices as an expression of mana tangata
• Apply in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of tikanga concepts as an expression of mana whenua
• Use te reo to articulate in-depth tikanga practices and concepts to advance mana reo
• Use in-depth knowledge and understanding of tikanga concepts and practices as an expression of mana ao tūroa. 
  
  
  

This qualification is for people who want to develop in-depth understanding and knowledge of tikanga within a specialist field founded on a Māori worldview. 

Graduates of this qualification will have in-depth knowledge and skills to self-manage and contribute to the practice of tikanga within defined contexts. 

Graduates of this qualification will be able apply comprehensive knowledge fundamental to tikanga practices across the community in general. 

This is a full-time programme that consists of 120 credits delivered over 40 weeks. You will be required to attend 280 hours (an average of 8 hours per week) that may be made up of: 

• noho – usually Friday to Sunday
• 1-day wānanga 
• kura whakaako (tutorial)

You’ll also need to participate in learning activities designed to enhance your learning for approximately:

• 25 hours per week (on average)

Dates of your delivery schedule will be confirmed at enrolment. Some of the learning activities will need to be completed online. You will need to have access to an internet-connected device for this programme.

To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:

• be at least 16 years of age
• be a New Zealand citizen or resident (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue or the Cook Islands)
• reside in New Zealand
• have a Level 4 qualification in tikanga, or relevant experience
• must attend an information hui with a kaiako

You can continue on to the Level 6 programme, Te Whānautanga o te Ao Tikanga. If you're interested in teaching, you can apply to study He Korowai Ākonga - Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching).

Specialising in a specific tikanga practice will enable you to identify and apply tikanga in that practice and compare its application in other practices.

Mana Tangata | 30 Credits

Develop your own leadership principles and attributes that apply to a range of tikanga practices as an expression of mana tangata.

Mana Whenua | 30 Credits

Apply in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of tikanga concepts as an expression of mana whenua.

Mana Reo | 30 Credits

Use te reo to articulate in-depth tikanga practices and concepts to advance mana reo.

Mana Ao Tūroa | 30 Credits

Use in-depth knowledge and understanding of tikanga concepts and practices as an expression of mana ao tūroa.