Includes Level 3 and 4 national unit standards off the NZQA Framework. Includes Level 5 and 6 national unit standards off the NZQA Framework. Moteatea Moteatea, waiata koroua or traditional songs are an essential component of all the above levels. Not only do students learn the language of the traditional songs but also revive the associated korero and aid the renaissance of traditional chant. The study year is made up of 2 semesters of 17 weeks each.
Holidays occur once each semester as well as between semesters.
The appropriate level of entry will be determined after consultation with Te Whatukura staff. This Bachelor of Arts Year 1 degree programme is taught solely in the Maori language and consists of 7 Waikato University papers offered through the Tairawhiti Polytechnic. There is a possibility that a limited number of Te Tohu Paetahi Year 2 papers may be added to the list of Te Whatukura study options in 1999. However, at the time of printing, this was still to be finalised. Maori Performing Arts Hamokorau is a one year full-time course providing an introduction to Maori performing arts.