Become a guardian of our great outdoors as you examine the lay of the land, the sound of the bush, the feel of the water and the natural laws of the land.

This programme will take you on a journey of self-discovery instilling environmental values consistent with kaupapa and tikanga Māori, as you equip yourself with the necessary tools to ensure the survival of our taonga tuku iho for generations to come.

Kaitiakitanga Pūtaiao explores the roles and responsibilities of tangata whenua to ngā taonga tuku iho (our inherited treasures) and how to uplift and maintain the wellbeing of our environment from a kaupapa Māori perspective. 

Engage with like-minded environmentalists and gain an understanding of a kaupapa Māori approach to the environment.  This tohu is ideal if you are looking to start a career in the fast-growing environmental science industry, and is the first year of the degree programme.

At diploma level you are introduced to the foundations of environmental management, iwi and hapū studies and te reo Māori. The diploma is also the first year of the Poutuarongo Kaitiakitanga Pūtaiao programme.

• Curriculum
• After Graduation