Te Whare Māori
17 Sep
There is an inherent connection between language and culture: language is embedded in culture and also expresses culture. The culture and practices of the people who share a language are dynamic within a changing world.
Te reo Māori and tikanga Māori are intertwined, and so learning te reo Māori gives students access to te ao Māori (the Māori world) and to Māori world views.
As students compare tikanga Māori with other cultures within New Zealand and overseas, they develop an understanding of the central roles that language, culture, place and heritage play in shaping identity and in giving direction and meaning to life. They come to understand that culture shapes the ways people think and behave, and begin to appreciate the value of cultural diversity. They learn about the important role that indigenous languages and cultures play in New Zealand and throughout the world.
These understandings can lead students to think about their own cultural identity and their personal place in the world.
Courses available in Te Whare Māori
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A number of future pathways require te reo Māori and an understanding of Tikanga Māori such as; the education sector, the arts, law, government departments, city councils, journalism, media, science, tourism and health amongst many other career pathways.