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These qualifications are for practitioners who wish to develop te reo and tikanga at the same time, in their chosen field.
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Upcoming reviews
The next review of the qualifications is scheduled for December 2026.
Review in progress
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) is reviewing the suite of Te Reo me ngā Tikanga qualifications at Kaupae 4, 5 and 6.
Te Tohu Tauihu (Kaupae 4)
- Level 4, 120 credits
- 3501 (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link)
Te Tohu Hiwi (Kaupae 5)
- Level 5, 120 credits
- 3052 (external link) (external link) (external link) (external link)
Te Tohu Taurapa (Kaupae 6)
- Level 6, 120 credits
- 3053 (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
Download the Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Qualifications Review plan [PDF, 190 KB]
Check this page for future updates and information on this review.
Completed reviews
February 2022 - Review of Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga Māori New Zealand
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February 2016 - Review of Te reo Māori me ngā Tikanga qualifications
Read details of the review in the report:
Review of Te Reo Māori and Tikanga qualifications - Feb 2016 [PDF, 401 KB]
Listed qualifications
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services is pleased to confirm that in January 2023, the Tikanga and Te Reo Māori qualifications were listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
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