Kura Tahito

Deepen Your Understanding of Whaikōrero and Karanga

Kura Tahito is an intensive wānanga designed to strengthen your knowledge, skill, and confidence in the living traditions of Māori oratory and protocol, in a marae setting.

What is Kura Tahito?

This is more than a workshop — it’s a rare and immersive opportunity to learn whaikōrero, karanga, kawa, and tikanga under the guidance of respected experts in te reo and tikanga Māori.

Through a supportive, practical learning environment, participants will grow in confidence and capability to take on their roles on the marae with mana and confidence.

Ngā Āhuatanga Ako

Join Dr. Jeremy Tātere MacLeod, Te Rina MacLeod, and Tā Tīmoti Kāretu as they share their expertise to help you grow through:

  • Marae-based learning: immersed where these traditions thrive

  • Practical oratory: real-time whaikōrero and karanga practice

  • Tailored sessions: for beginners and fluent speakers

  • Expert guidance: one-on-one mentoring

  • Cultural depth: deepen your understanding of kawa, tikanga and te ao Māori

Investment in your growth

Get ready to deepen your understanding of kawa and tikanga, gain confidence in applying whaikōrero and karanga on the marae, strengthen cultural competency for your personal and professional settings and build lasting relationships through shared learning.