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
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
Latest updates
In May 2025, a new Level 6 Whānau Ora qualification was listed.
This qualification was developed to create a clear progression pathway from the existing Level 3, 4, and 5 qualifications.
Upcoming reviews
The next review of Te Ara Hou ki te Ora qualifications is scheduled for 2026.
Completed reviews
May 2025 - Review of the Whānau Ora qualifications
Read details of the review in the report:
Change report for the review of the Whānau Ora Qualifications (external link)
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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Change report for the review of the Whānau Ora Qualifications (external link)
January 2016 - Review of Hauora qualifications
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Review of Hauora qualifications report (external link)
May 2011 - Review of Hauora qualifications
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Resources
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