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Toi

Māori & Indigenous Arts

Whether you’re looking to explore your artistic side or wanting to take your passion to the next level, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has a range of toi qualifications to suit you.

Our toi programmes take you on a journey of personal and artistic discovery. You’ll be encouraged and supported to explore culture and identity while connecting with mātauranga (Māori knowledge) and you’ll learn to become a kaitiaki (guardian) of toi Māori.


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Te Ao Māori Foundation

Te Ao Māori Foundation

Are you interested in Māori culture, language, and art? This introductory programme will give you a great insight into the Māori world.

Level 3 | 20 weeks - full-time | No fees

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Te Tohu Tiaki Taonga

Learn how to preserve and protect the taonga of your whānau, marae, hapū and iwi in a way that honours their mana and protects their legacy.

Level 5 | 40 weeks - full-time | No fees

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Introductory programmes

Tauira at a desk writing down ideas for inspiration in the Toi Maruata course

Toi Maruata - Certificate in Māori & Indigenous Art

Combine tikanga (protocols) and te ao Māori (the Māori world) to give you practical experience in a range of kaupapa toi (disciplines) and provide a well-rounded overview of the world of toi Māori.

Level 3 | 20 weeks - full-time | No fees

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Te Ao Māori Foundation

Te Ao Māori Foundation

Are you interested in Māori culture, language, and art? This introductory programme will give you a great insight into the Māori world.

Level 3 | 20 weeks - full-time | No fees

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Kāwai Raupapa - Certificate in Māori & Indigenous Art

Turn your passion for toi Māori into a qualification or career. Extend your knowledge, build your skills and begin specialising in your chosen kaupapa toi while contributing to your personal portfolio.

Level 4 | 38 weeks - full-time | Fees may apply

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Intermediate programmes

Kaikaranga standing in front of the marae

Te Tohu Tiaki Taonga

Learn how to preserve and protect the taonga of your whānau, marae, hapū and iwi in a way that honours their mana and protects their legacy.

Level 5 | 40 weeks - full-time | No fees

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A man carving in a workshop for a course with Te Wananga o Aotearoa

Toi Paematua - Diploma in Māori & Indigenous Art

Connect with the traditional arts of our tūpuna (ancestors). Work towards becoming a self-managing toi Māori practitioner by focusing your skillset in your chosen kaupapa toi (discipline).

Level 5 | 38 weeks - full-time | Fees may apply

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Advanced programmes

A woman spreading out her art piece that she created in her weaving course at Te Wananga o Aotearoa

Maunga Kura Toi - Bachelor of Māori Art

Become a kaitiaki (guardian) for toi Māori and be equipped to make change. You'll work toward making a significant contribution to toi Māori, communities, iwi and industries.

Level 7 | 3 years - full-time | Fees apply

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He Waka Hiringa - Master of Applied Indigenous Knowledge

Deepen your journey in the world of toi as an experienced practitioner. Challenge yourself to consider the holistic needs of indigenous people from traditional and contemporary perspectives.

Level 9 | 2 years - full-time | Fees apply

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