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
| Locations | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
18 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | - |
| Indicative Fees | No tuition fee for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
| 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
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
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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
Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available
Study options
- 18 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)

