Includes Level 3 and 4 national unit standards off the NZQA Framework. Includes Level 5 and 6 national unit standards off the NZQA Framework. Top 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. Maori Performing Arts Hamokorau is a one year full-time course providing an introduction to Maori performing arts. The emphasis is on Reo Maori and Korero in the area of Maori Performing Arts. Whainga Tapuwae is a full-time half year course which provides an opportunity to study historic Maori sites and the korero of Te Tairawhiti. Language written and spoken.