Nga Tikanga Māori (Māori Cultural Studies)

After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:

• Examine Māori tikaka as it applied in traditional life and is used in present situations
• Discuss Māori arts and culture as expressed in kōrero, haka, waiata, contemporary expression, leisure activities, as well as mātauraka Māori in daily and spiritual life
• Demonstrate ability in te reo Māori language to formally and informally greet people and offer mihi
• Critically examine riteka, kawa, and tikaka around whanaukataka, kaitiakitaka, manaakitaka, whenua, whakapapa, and mana.

Kommi Tamati will deliver this course and can be contacted during semester time. Please contact Associate Professor Stephen Espiner if you have any enquiries outside the semester period