Te Puna Wānaka
Māori and Pacific
Build your project planning expertise and management skills to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Nau Mai Ki Te Mātāpuna o te Mātauraka - Welcome to Te Puna Wānaka at Ara.
We invite you to place your story in the midst of this exciting chapter of Māori and Pacific self-determination, language revitalisation and community success. Our proud tradition of Māori and Pacific engagement includes a formal relationship with local iwi Ngāi Tahu, commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
Te Puna Wānaka is located at our City campus in Christchurch.
Upper Intermediate Te Reo Maori - Te Kaupae 6
Make an impact at work, at home and in the community with advanced Te Reo skills.
Advanced-Elementary Te Reo Māori - Te Kaupae 4
Take your te reo journey to the next level.
Beginners Te Reo Maori - Te Kaupae 2
Start your te reo journey of discovery.
Qualifications & Short Courses
Upper Intermediate Te Reo Maori - Te Kaupae 6
Make an impact at work, at home and in the community with advanced Te Reo skills.
Intermediate Te Reo Maori - Te Kaupae 5
Gain Te Reo skills for the workplace and the Māori-speaking community.
Advanced-Elementary Te Reo Māori - Te Kaupae 4
Take your te reo journey to the next level.
Elementary Te Reo Maori - Te Kaupae 3
Gain beginner Te Reo skills for everyday life and work.
Beginners Te Reo Maori - Te Kaupae 2
Start your te reo journey of discovery.
Te Hoe 1
This course is a 10-hour introductory Māori language course for students with no knowledge of Te Reo Māori or Tikanga Māori, where you'll acquire very basic skills in pronunciation and introductory phrases.
Te Hoe 2
This course provides an environment in which learners will build on basic skills and knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori acquired in Te Hoe 1
About Studying Māori and Pacific
Our graduates are renowned for their high levels of oratory skill and you will understand how this well deserved reputation has developed from the moment you first enter Te Puna Wānaka.
Our expert tutors will soon have you skilled with the ability to analyse and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a wide range of sources.
Passionate about sharing their knowledge, skills and industry connections, they will work with you to discover your strengths and help you succeed in a stimulating and supportive Māori environment.
You will learn how to communicate this information in a well reasoned and understandable manner. Employers throughout all sectors value our students for their unique perspectives and the gift of language and culture they are confident in sharing.
When you join the Te Puna Wānaka family you join an extended network that connects you to both the traditions of the past and the dreams of the future. Your individual journey becomes part of a wider journey supported by and inspired by the elders, the local iwi community, businesses and your dedicated tutors.
Designed to enhance your learning experience, ours is a stimulating and supportive whānau environment at Te Puna Wānaka. The building itself carries all the symbolism of a traditional wharenui Te Mātauranga Māori although it is highly stylised using modern materials and design. The Te Puna Wānaka values of manaakitanga, aroha, rangatiratanga and whanaungatanga exist easily within such a facility.
Workforce restrictions apply for those employed in sectors working with children. See the full workforce restrictions.