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Professional Cultural Development

Overview

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has proudly contributed to the transformation of whānau, communities, and peoples of Aotearoa for nearly 40 years.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has been bringing life to our vision of whānau transformation through education for almost four decades, positively changing the lives of whānau and communities across Aotearoa. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is now bringing our mātauranga (knowledge) to the corporate world, and it’s a game changer!

Does your organisation want to engage deeper with te ao Māori at a corporate level? Do you want to explore the opportunities that our mātauranga can offer?

Our professional cultural development courses are our offer, to partner with you, to explore the value that Maori culture language and practices can offer your organisation. We bring our expertise and insights, tailored to your organisation and people’s needs, within a safe and comfortable environment.

Get in touch today about Piharoa (Senior Leadership/Governance) or Te Ata Tū (organisational-wide) where we'll partner with you to transform your organisation, with knowledge that you’re also transforming communities across Aotearoa.

Courses

Piharoa

Senior Leadership/Governance Teams

Piharoa is a professional development journey for senior leadership and governance teams. Build more impactful partnerships with Māori communities through cultural knowledge. These principles support your customers, enrich your brand and expand your connections.

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Te Ata Pō

Organisational Wide Development

A series of flexible micro-courses that align Māori knowledge with your organisational goals. Staff will gain a deeper understanding of Māori cultural perspectives, values, principles, and practices. Enhance service to Māori and other stakeholders with Te Ata Pō.

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Tū Māia

Oranga Tamariki Exclusive

A course delivered by Te Tau Ihu o Ngā Wānanga (Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa) which forms part of the wider Oranga Tamariki Te Hāpai Ō strategy designed to improve outcomes for tamariki and their whānau.

Testimonials

  • "Completing Piharoa has created a greater urgency within our work environment to highlight the inequities that exist regarding the health and wellbeing for Māori. Learning that Te Tiriti o Waitangi is still relevant today made an important difference for me. For example, The Third Article: Ōritetanga and how health inequities – access to healthcare/services and medicines, still adversely affect Māori today. The facilitators created a 'safe place' among our Piharoa whānau where mistakes and vulnerabilities were seen as learning opportunities."

     Tony Davison, Business Unit Manager

    Boehringer Ingelheim (NZ)

  • "As a former Māngai and cultural advisor to the National Board and CEO of our organisation (now Pou Aarahi aa Motu), I enrolled in Piharoa to consider the program’s content and delivery, and how it could assist mainstream corporations and organisations in building cultural capability when engaging with iwi entities and Māori authorities. Piharoa had me fully connected through its informative and interactive methods of how to work within these cultural kaupapa (concepts)."

    Ike Rakena, Pou Aarahi aa Motu

    CCS Disability Action

  • "Joining the inaugural forum of Piharoa was a decision I initially hesitated to make, feeling too busy to take part. However, saying “yes” turned out to be one of the best choices I’ve ever made. The programme also equipped me with practical tools to deepen relationships with iwi, such as confidently sharing my pepeha. To anyone considering Piharoa, I wholeheartedly recommend it. It is a journey of learning, connection, and transformation with lasting impact."

    Ryan Cavanagh, CEO

    Timberlands (Rotorua)

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