Semester Two Courses 

Kia Māori te titiro ki te ao

Our semester two qualifications are all aimed at developing and nurturing our people's sense of identity as Māori and increasing the number of whānau and kaimahi participating in te ao Māori.  Gain the confidence to participate in marae, kura or workplace activities through Poupou Karanga and Poupou Tū Whaikōrero. Begin your journey in te reo Māori with Poupou Huia Te Reo 1 (Level 4) or Poupou Huia Te Reo 2 (Level 5) or take a holistic wellbeing journey with Poupou Whakapiki Mauri.

All our Poupou are offered FREE to NZ citizens and permanent residents and are delivered online in 2024. Whānau have the opportunity to deliver Poupou Karanga and Tū Whaikōrero in cohorts from their marae with support from Te Wānanga o Raukawa, or take a wellbeing journey together in cohorts through blended learning with Poupou Whakapiki Mauri  (email mitu@twor-otaki.ac.nz to learn more). 

• NZQA approved, gain a certificate qualification at the same time.
• Develop the confidence to stand at your marae, kura or workplace and participate.
• These certificates are an opportunity to increase the pool of whānau/staff members who have the capability to karanga and whaikōrero.
• Learn together, grow together – marae/organisations can use this as an opportunity to meet together and practice what they are learning online.
• Uplift and support each other while being supported by our pūkenga and kaimahi.
• Completing a poupou introduces whānau to the learning environment at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, increasing your confidence for higher level studies and for some may be the beginning of reconnecting back to te ao Māori.

Begin your studies in Semester Two

The following papers are available for new students wanting to get a head start before the following year or to experience being part of a kaupapa Māori learning environment.

Iwi and Hapū studies are part of every qualification at diploma level and above (except Tāhuhu Mātauranga Māori). Develop a manuscript for your whānau with IWI102 Private Study of Iwi History. New students will need to select a specialisation (qualification) at diploma level to enrol in Iwi and Hapū papers.  This is completely online, fees apply.

Heke Toi Whakarākai (Raranga/Whatu) is a one year diploma taught in Ōtaki, new students can begin their weaving journey with PTOIA103B kono/kōnae and PTOIA104B kete whiri, creating taonga for your whānau or marae. Fees apply.

Returning students

Students who need to complete semester two papers in order to graduate are able to apply online.  Contact your academic whare, we look forward to welcoming you back, hoki mai ki tō Wānanga.