About these qualifications
Mahinga Kai, Wāhi Tapu and Environment Māori qualifications are for students who wish to work in areas that involve the application of appropriate tikanga and kawa in kai production, harvesting, and resource management.
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Qualifications
- Te Hoata (Kaupae 3) - New Zealand Certificate in Māori Traditional Food Production, Harvest and Management - Mahinga Kai (Level 3) [Ref: 2348] (external link)
- Te Mana Kaitiaki o ngā Taonga Tuku Iho (Kaupae 4) - New Zealand Certificate in Wāhi Tapu and Sites of Significance (Level 4) [Ref: 2345] (external link)
- Te Hiringa o te Taiao (Kaupae 4) - New Zealand Certificate in Māori Environment Practices (level 4) [Ref: 2346] (external link)
- Rūmakihia te Taiao (Kaupae 6) - New Zealand Diploma in Māori Environment Management (Level 6) [Ref: 2347] (external link)
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The next review of Mahinga Kai qualifications will be in December 2025.
Completed reviews
November 2020 : Review of four qualifications in Whakamahi Whenua (Mahinga Kai - Te Hoata), Wāhi Tapu and Environment Māori
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