Māori cultural capability workshops

Explore ways of embedding te reo Māori and Māori values in your practice. 

You can register for each of the workshops individually.

A special rate is available for those who register for all four workshops.
Select the 'Four-workshop series' option when registering.

Workshop 1 | Embedding tatari (wait time) in your practice

Date: Thursday, 04 September 2025, 12.10pm - 1pm

‘Tatari’ is a traditional Māori concept and conversational skill meaning ‘to wait’ but carries cultural protocols. In this workshop, we will practice this melded ‘tatari’ methodology in a real-time small group situation.  

Workshop 2 | Embedding wānanga (considered and respectful discussion) in your practice

Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025, 12.10pm - 1pm

‘Wānanga’ as a traditional Māori value and practice can mean a ‘considered and respectful’ form of discussion. In this workshop we will examine some ‘wānanga’ protocols and practices in a real-time group situation.

Workshop 3 | Embedding te reo Māori (the Maori language) in your practice

Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025, 12.10pm - 1pm

Embedding te reo Māori in our work practice is part of our bicultural heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand and is accessible to all. In this workshop we will discuss some of the barriers that can exist and some practical strategies to incorporate te reo Māori in your practice.

Workshop 4 | Embedding wairuatanga (spirituality) in your practice

Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025, 12.10pm - 1pm

‘Wairuatanga’ (spirituality) is a traditional Māori value and practice that has evolved to include Christian forms of beliefs and practices. In this workshop, we will examine some of these to consider for use in our practice.

More details about the Workshops

 

Billing information

We accept payments by card or by invoice. At checkout you will be able to choose your payment option. Invoices are raised by Massey University on behalf of Ako Aotearoa so please note that there will be a delay between registering for the event and receiving the invoice.

PLEASE NOTE: Invoices are limited to payment from registered tertiary organisations only

If you would like to pay by invoice, before registering, please find out from your finance team:

• the billing address and the email address you would like the invoice sent to.
• whether or not you require a purchase number, if a purchase order number is required, please email accounts@ako.ac.nz after registering with the order number in the subject line.

Registering for others?
If you are registering other people, please make sure to select 'Email tickets to each attendee' on the registration form so that each person receives their unique access to the online course/workshop.

Registrations close two days before the course date.

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