Table of Contents
- 1 What does Wananga mean in te reo?
- 2 How many Te wananga campuses are there?
- 3 What is the purpose of wananga?
- 4 What does matauranga Māori?
- 5 How did most adults learn in traditional Māori society?
- 6 What is the difference between kawa and tikanga?
- 7 What is the definition of a wananga in New Zealand?
- 8 Where can I find Te Wananga o Raukawa?
What does Wananga mean in te reo?
Outside the 21st-century formal education system, the word wānanga in the Māori language traditionally conveys meanings related to highly evolved knowledge, lore, occult arts, and also “forum” – in the sense of a discussion to arrive at deeper understanding.
How many Te wananga campuses are there?
With over 80 locations around Aotearoa, study where you want.
Who founded Te Wananga Aotearoa?
Rongo Wetere
The genesis of what would become Te Wānanga o Aotearoa emerged in 1983 as the brainchild of Te Awamutu College board of governors’ member Rongo Wetere and Māori Studies teacher Iwi Kohuru (Boy) Mangu.
What percentage of students attending Te Wānanga o Aotearoa identify as Maori?
Of the 11,800 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa students, 55 per cent identify as Māori and 45 percent identify as non-Māori (file Photo).
What is the purpose of wananga?
A wananga is characterised by teaching and research that maintains, advances, and disseminates knowledge and develops intellectual independence, and assists the application of knowledge regarding ahuatanga Maori (Maori tradition) according to tikanga Maori (Maori custom).
What does matauranga Māori?
The term mātauranga Māori literally means Māori knowledge and is closely aligned to the period of pre-European contact as it encompasses traditional concepts of knowledge and knowing that Māori ancestors brought with them to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Where did the name Aotearoa come from?
Aotearoa was used for the name of New Zealand in the 1878 translation of “God Defend New Zealand”, by Judge Thomas Henry Smith of the Native Land Court—this translation is widely used today when the anthem is sung in Māori.
Why is a karakia important?
Karakia are Māori incantations and prayers, used to invoke spiritual guidance and protection. They are generally used to increase the spiritual goodwill of a gathering, so as to increase the likelihood of a favourable outcome. They are also considered a formal greeting when beginning a ceremony.
How did most adults learn in traditional Māori society?
In traditional Māori societies the type of adult learning varied depending on social status and gender. For men of chiefly status, lifelong learning through the whare wānanga (house of learning) was of great importance. Adults also learned on the marae by participating in or listening to oratory.
What is the difference between kawa and tikanga?
Kawa is the policy and tikanga are the procedures on how the policy is realised. To put it simply, kawa is what we do, tikanga is how we do it.
Why is matauranga important?
Mātauranga Māori is important to the way we, in Aotearoa, maintain and restore our environment because it draws upon place-based values and practices distinctive to a Māori worldview. At its core, mātauranga Māori offers a pro-active philosophy of reciprocation and protection between the environment and Māori.
Is it OK to call a New Zealander a kiwi?
“Kiwi” (/ˈkiwi/ KEE-wee) is a common self-reference used by New Zealanders, though it is also used internationally. Unlike many demographic labels, its usage is not considered offensive; rather, it is generally viewed as a symbol of pride and endearment for the people of New Zealand.
What is the definition of a wananga in New Zealand?
Under the Act: A wananga is characterised by teaching and research that maintains, advances, and disseminates knowledge and develops intellectual independence, and assists the application of knowledge regarding ahuatanga Maori (Maori tradition) according to tikanga Maori (Maori custom).
Where can I find Te Wananga o Raukawa?
Te Tākupu is the publishing area of Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Find journals, books, and reports based in kaupapa and tikanga Māori here. Nau mai ki Te Wānanga o Raukawa Have you always dreamed of getting a degree or completing your masters but can’t because of time constraints]
What is the meaning of Kete o Te Wananga?
kete o te wānanga Play 1. (noun) baskets of knowledge – these are the three baskets of knowledge obtained for mankind by the god Tāne, known primarily as the god of the forests and all that dwells within them.
What kind of degrees can you get in Wananga?
Wānanga offer certificates, diplomas, and bachelor -level degrees, with some wānanga providing programmes in specialized areas up to doctorate level.