Homepage > Semester Information > Creative ArtsFacilitators: Lauren and Nick
When: Thursdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Imagination Hub
Group Size: Up to 8 participants
Requirements: None
About This Class
Explore Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori language, and culture in a welcoming group. You’ll learn waiata (songs), discover your whakapapa (ancestry), and deepen your understanding of te ao Māori (the Māori world).
What You’ll Learn
The history and significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi today
Basic te reo Māori words and phrases
Stories and meanings behind Aotearoa’s place names
How to connect with your whakapapa and Māori culture through waiata and kōrero (conversation)
Benefits for You
By taking part, you will learn about the importance of Te Tiriti in both New Zealand’s history and today. You will build confidence using Māori language and cultural practices, and reflect on your own ancestry and community connections. You will gain a deeper appreciation of Māori values and ways of seeing the world. You will also learn how to engage respectfully and meaningfully with te ao Māori alongside others.