Kura Tikanga

An introduction to Tikanga Māori

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of tikanga Māori and how it applies in both personal and professional settings?

Explore the foundations of Tikanga Māori.

This workshop will be led by Dr. Jeremy Tātere MacLeod, a recognised expert in Māori language and tikanga. With extensive experience in revitalising te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, he brings deep knowledge, real-world insights, and engaging teaching methods to help participants navigate tikanga Māori with confidence and integrity.

  • A hands-on, interactive learning environment – engage in real-world applications of tikanga Māori.

  • Comprehensive exploration of key concepts – understand whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, tapu, and noa in depth.

  • Guidance from experienced facilitator – learn from experts who actively uphold and teach tikanga Māori.

A group of Kauwaka Kura Tikanga course attendees standing holding connecting pieces of string in a circle, course host Dr. Jeremy Tātere MacLeod stands listening.

Programme Overview

  • Session One: Foundations of Tikanga Māori

    • Introductions & whakawhanaungatanga – building connections

    • Understanding key concepts: whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, tapu, and noa

    • Interactive activities to explore tikanga in context

  • Session Two: Applying Tikanga in Everyday Life

    • Case studies: Tikanga in professional and personal settings

    •  Practical tools for integrating tikanga into workplace culture

    •  Discussion: Balancing tikanga with modern-day challenges

  • Session Three: Practical Application

    • Role-playing scenarios – applying tikanga in various real-life situations

    •  Interactive Q&A and reflections

    •  Final insights

Kura Tikanga Event Dates.

Friday June 6

Ellwood Function Centre
15 Otene Road, Waipatu, Heretaunga

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An Immersive Transformational Experience.

Kura Tikanga: Introduction to Tikanga Māori is the perfect opportunity to explore the foundational concepts of Māori customs and values. This module is designed for individuals and organisations, particularly those with little prior knowledge, who want to integrate tikanga Māori into everyday life and business environments with confidence and respect.

  • Gain insights into core tikanga Māori principles

  • Learn practical applications for both personal and professional settings

  • Enhance cultural competency and build stronger relationships

FAQS

  • Kura Tikanga is a one-day workshop designed to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and know-how to effectively practice tikanga in your professional and personal life.

  • Registrations are open to: 

    Anyone with any level of Māori customs and protocol knowledge, who want to practice tikanga with confidence and respect.

  • Clicking on the ‘Secure your Spot’ button.

    Due to limited space of participants, on receipt Kura Tikanga will confirm your enrolment. If we exceed the amount of spaces and we are able to keep your information for our records if any spaces become available, and for any similar kaupapa offered by Kura Tikanga.

  • The cost for the one-day workshop is $490 (excl GST) for individuals.

    This includes:

    • Food throughout the day

    • An immersive and interactive one day workshop with Tikanga expert Dr. Jeremy Tātere MacLeod

    • Learning resources and a take-away workbook to refer back to anytime

    • Access to Kauwaka’s learning community platform on Mighty Networks

  • Beginner, or those with minimal understanding.

    This one-day workshop has been designed for those who have very limited knowledge of Tikanga Māori.

  • Presentations Dr. Jeremy Tātere MacLeod will guide you through content and case studies to further your understanding of Tikanga 

    Interactive activities including sharing stories, discussions and role playing Tikanga situations.

    Q and A reflections share your thoughts, ideas and ask any burning questions to cement your learning.

  • Kura Tikanga is fortunate to draw on the expertise of key te reo Māori champion and educator Dr. Jeremy Tātere MacLeod. The programme is being delivered by Kauwaka Ltd.

    This is in addition to a wider team of kaiako, historians and key leaders within the education workforce that we have engaged to support delivery.

    You can find our very talented team here on our website. www.kauwaka.co.nz

  • For all general enquiries regarding Kura Tikanga, email info@kauwaka.co.nz

Investment in Your Growth.

This workshop is designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of tikanga and apply it meaningfully in their daily lives.

Individual Rate: $490 (excl. GST)

Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality, immersive learning experience. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out; we’d love to have you join us.

Your Registration Includes:

  • Kai - nourishing kai throughout the wānanga

  • Exclusive access to online learning resources

  • Hands-on workshops and interactive role-playing exercises