Te Hapūtanga o te Ao Tikanga (Level 5)

Following on from our Level 4 programme, this Level 5 Te Hapūtanga o te Ao Tikanga course will continue to develop your understanding of the many 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. 

ou will also develop your ability to critically consider and analyse the thinking behind tikanga and its many applications in not only te ao Māori (the Māori world) but the modern world around us. 

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

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

You'll learn about:

• 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.

Established in 1984, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for Māori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to New Zealanders of all ages and walks of life.

Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.

Guided by Māori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, Māori performing arts and te reo Māori.