NZQA Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) invites feedback on the review of the suite of Te Reo me ngā Tikanga qualifications at Kaupae 4 to 6.
As the qualification developer, we want to ensure that the qualifications remain current, relevant, purposeful and valuable to current and future learners, employers, whānau, hapū, iwi and other stakeholders.
- Te Tohu Tauihu (Kaupae 4) [3051] - 120 credits
- Te Tohu Hiwi (Kaupae 5) [3052] - 120 credits
- Te Tohu Taurapa (Kaupae 6) [3053] - 120 credits
We welcome your questions and feedback
We invite you to provide feedback on the proposed changes. Please send your feedback to:
The consultation for the proposed qualifications is open until 23 Oct 2026
Te Reo me ngā Tikanga summary of changes
Current qualifications and proposed changes
Qualification 3501
Level 4, 120 credits
Current qualification: Te Tohu Tauihu (Kaupae 4) (external link) (external link)
Qualification 3052
Level 5, 120 credits
Current qualification: Te Tohu Hiwi (Kaupae 5) (external link) (external link)
Qualification 3053
Level 6, 120 credits
Current qualification: Te Tohu Taurapa (Kaupae 6) (external link) (external link)
What's next?
Once the public consultation ends, we will make final adjustments to the qualification documents before submitting the qualifications for evaluation to Quality Assurance Māori, NZQA.
For the latest information and updates on the review, please visit:
Te Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga Māori qualifications, reviews and developments