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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.
Environmental Māori provides the chance to explore the world around you and to investigate the importance of the delicate relationship between humans and the Earth. In this subfield you have the chance to learn more about native birds, insects, waterways and forests. You can explore what it means to be a kaitiaki and how you can play an active role in helping your local community.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 6137 | Describe tapu, noa, and mana in relation to the way Māori interact with te taiao | 9 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 6138 | Explain the role of whakataukī in relation to how Māori manage te taiao | 8 | 2 | Internal | |||
| 6139 | Describe aroha in relation to the way Māori interact with te taiao | 9 | 2 | Internal | |||
| 6141 | Describe whānaungatanga in relation to how Māori interact and take care of te taiao | 8 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 6142 | Explain kaitiakitanga in relation to the way Māori interact with the natural environment | 8 | 4 | Internal | |||
| 6143 | Carry out a local kaitiakitanga activity with direction | 8 | 6 | Internal | |||
| 6144 | Explain wahi tapu in relation to how Māori manage the environment | 8 | 5 | Internal | |||
| 6147 | Analyse the different views Māori and Pākehā have in relation to the natural world | 8 | 4 | Internal | |||
| 15983 | Demonstrate knowledge of kai preservation | 6 | 2 | Internal | |||
| 15985 | Demonstrate knowledge of the use of rākau Māori | 6 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 15987 | Explain tikanga Māori for the use of rākau Māori in clothing, whare, waka and implements | 6 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 15988 | Demonstrate knowledge of tikanga for the preparation of mahinga kai | 6 | 2 | Internal | |||
| 15990 | Demonstrate knowledge of a native bird and its significance to Māori | 6 | 4 | Internal | |||
| 15991 | Demonstrate knowledge of native insect and its significance to Māori | 6 | 2 | Internal | PrPrimary Industries recommended standard |
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| 19670 | Describe the role of, and interactions between atua Māori in te taiao | 6 | 2 | Internal | |||
| 19671 | Identify and describe a Māori view of te taiao | 6 | 4 | Internal |