About these qualifications
The Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora qualifications (at levels 1 to 6, excluding university qualifications) have been reviewed as part of the nation-wide mandatory review of qualifications. See information about these reviews below.
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Qualifications and unit standards for this subject
Qualifications
New Zealand Certificate in Kaupapa Māori Public Health (Level 4) [Ref: 2870] (external link)
New Zealand Certificate in Kaupapa Māori Public Health (Level 5) [Ref: 2871] (external link)
New Zealand Diploma in Kaupapa Māori Public Health (Level 6) [Ref: 2872] (external link)
New Zealand Certificate in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 3) [Ref: 2873] (external link)
New Zealand Certificate in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 4) [Ref: 2874] (external link)
Unit standards
Review in progress
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) is reviewing the following suites of New Zealand Certificates.
Tiaki Kuia, Koroua qualifications at Kaupae 3 and 4
| Title | Level | Credits | Reference number |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua | 3 | 60 | 2873 (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) |
| New Zealand Certificate in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua | 4 | 120 | 2874 (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) |
Review plan and terms of reference
2026 Tiaki Kuia, Koroua qualifications review plan [PDF, 188 KB]
Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora qualifications at Kaupae 4 and 5
| Title | Level | Credits | Reference number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora | 4 | 120 | 2875 (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) |
| Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora | 5 | 120 | 2876 (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link) |
This review is to ensure that the qualifications remain purposeful, relevant and current aligning with the aspirations of whānau, hapū, iwi and communities.
Additionally, the review is to ensure that the qualifications are valued in meeting the needs of future learners, employers and stakeholders.
Review plan and terms of reference
Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora review plan [PDF, 194 KB]
Check this page for future updates and information on this review.
Completed reviews
May 2026: Review of Kaupapa Māori Public Health New Zealand qualifications
Read details of the review in the report:
Review of Kaupapa Māori Public Health New Zealand qualifications (external link) (external link)
May 2026: Review of Tāngata Whaikaha New Zealand qualification
Read details of the review in the report:
Review of Tāngata Whaikaha New Zealand qualification (external link) (external link)
May 2025 - Review of the Whānau Ora qualifications
Read details of the review in the report:
The next review of Whānau Ora qualifications is scheduled for 2030.
December 2023 - Review of Tiaki Kuia, Koroua and Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora New Zealand Qualifications
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November 2020 - Review of the Tiaki Kuia Koroua and Social Services New Zealand Qualifications
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November 2020 - Review of the Kaupapa Māori Public Health, and Te Tūāpapa Hei Whai i te Ao Mārama qualifications
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November 2020 - Review of the Whānau Ora Qualifications
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January 2016 - Review of Hauora qualifications
Read details of the review in the report:
Review of Hauora qualifications report (external link) (external link) (external link)
May 2011 - Review of Hauora qualifications
Read details of the review in the report:
Review of Hauora qualifications report (external link) (external link) (external link)
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