Course Overview

Discover the rich traditions of Ngāti Awa and the wider Mātaatua rohe through this engaging part-time course. You’ll explore and analyse traditional mōteatea, learn about the different genres, and gain a deeper understanding of their cultural significance.

By the end of the course, you’ll confidently know five mōteatea and have the skills to continue your learning journey.

What you’ll learn

  • Analyse texts of mōteatea
  • Understand the different genres
  • Learn five mōteatea with confidence

Course Information

  • Evening classes: One night per week, 5.30pm – 8.30pm for 18 weeks
  • Wānanga: Three Saturday workshops (9 hours each)
  • Whakatāne Campus, Whakatane

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Study options

18 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)

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Indicative Fees No tuition fee for domestic students View full fees information
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Timetable 1 night per week, 5.30pm - 8.30pm and 3 Saturday workshops (9 hours each)

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Course Fees

Indicative Fees * No tuition fee for domestic students

Your final fee may vary if:

  • you have a choice of topics/papers to study
  • the qualification excludes GST
  • there are extra course materials to purchase
  • student levies apply

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Course Entry Information

Entry criteria

No prior knowledge required. No assessments. 

English language requirements

No English language requirements. 


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Course Locations and Intake Information

Course Information

  • Evening classes: One night per week, 5.30pm – 8.30pm for 18 weeks
  • Wānanga: Three Saturday workshops (9 hours each)
  • Whakatāne Campus, Whakatane

Register your interest

Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available

Study options

  • 18 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)

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