Tikanga qualifications, reviews and developments

Information on updates to qualifications and assessment standards

About these qualifications

Tikanga qualifications are for students to learn skills and knowledge in applying Māori cultural concepts in work and community situations.

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Upcoming reviews

The next review of the Tikanga qualifications will start in December 2027.

Completed qualification reviews

January 2024 - Republication of Tikanga New Zealand qualifications

Read details of the review in the report:

Change report for the republication of Tikanga New Zealand qualifications (external link)

January 2023 - Review of Tikanga New Zealand Qualifications

NZQA Māori Qualifications Services is pleased to confirm that in January 2023, the Tikanga qualifications were listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF).

Read details of the review in the report:

Change report for the review of Tikanga New Zealand Qualifications (external link)

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]

Tikanga resources

Assessment support materials

Resources to guide how you teach and assess Tikanga

Tikanga resources

Guidelines on programme approval

How to get a qualification programme approved, accredited and registered

Programme approval guidelines

Tikanga assessment standards reviews

Information about past and upcoming reviews of Tikanga assessment standards

Tikanga assessment standards reviews

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