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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.
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Manaaki Marae explores the events which happen at marae. It involves food preparation and cooking, preparation of the wharekai and understanding what good hosting involves. This subject can be marae based or there are possibilities to explore the kaupapa in this subject by talking with your kaiako.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 21232 | Describe the roles and responsibilities of ringawera in a marae wharekai | 5 | 2 | Internal | SSeService Industries sector-related standard |
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| 21248 | Prepare, maintain and clear a buffet in a marae wharekai | 5 | 2 | Internal | SSeService Industries sector-related standard |
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| 21253 | Prepare and serve beverages in a marae wharekai | 5 | 2 | Internal | SSeService Industries sector-related standard |
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| 27509 | Describe manaaki in terms of the reciprocal interactions between the tangata whenua and manuhiri in a marae wharekai | 4 | 4 | Internal | SSeService Industries sector-related standard SSoSocial and Community Services sector-related standard |
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| 27510 | Identify traditional kai and describe the gathering process | 4 | 2 | Internal | SSeService Industries sector-related standard |
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| 29566 | Prepare fruit and vegetables to present for manuhiri | 3 | 3 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 29567 | Prepare equipment and cook kai in an oven to present for manuhiri | 3 | 4 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 29568 | Prepare equipment and fry kai to present for manuhiri | 3 | 4 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 29569 | Prepare equipment and cook kai with liquid to present for manuhiri | 3 | 6 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 30540 | Plan, prepare, and produce a hāngi as part of a team, in accordance with tikanga and kawa | 1 | 5 | Internal | |||
| 30541 | Prepare, cook, and present a range of dishes for manuhiri | 2 | 15 | Internal | |||
| 31287 | Prepare and provide kai service, as part of a team and under supervision, for manuhiri | 1 | 8 | Internal |