Manaaki Tāpoi Cultural Tourism
People travel from all around the world to learn more about the Māori culture of New Zealand. Stand tall and be proud of your whakapapa.
Take a journey through the cultural history of Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui (the Top of the South). Learn from expert tutors and kaumatua, visit and stay on marae across the region and interact with Māori business leaders of the region.
This programme is designed to be experiential and active whilst embedding and reinforcing pride in Aotearoa’s cultural heritage. You will learn the importance of strong connections to Te Ao Māori and the value these connections can bring to a wide range of career paths.
Manaaki Tāpoi (Introduction) at Level 2 focuses on whanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, serving of kai and te reo greetings and farewells used in tourism. On completion of Manaaki Tāpoi (Introduction), students can pathway onto the Manaaki Tāpoi (Advanced) programme at Level 3. This course focuses on kaitiaki practices in Māori Tourism and the history of natural attractions and significant sites in our region.
Level 2 and 3 options
Starts: Term 1 and 3 intakes
Time:
4 x four day block courses (includes overnight)
Location:
Whenua Iti Outdoors
Pathways + Opportunities
Trades
Academy
Training
- Certificate or Diploma in Adventure Tourism (NMIT)
- Certificate in Cultural Tourism – Sir George Seymour College
- Diploma in Tourism Management – Waiariki Institute of Technology
- Royal New Zealand Police College
- NZ Certificate in Tourism Maori L3
- UNIVERSITY STUDIES:
- Graduate Diploma of Teaching
- Business and Management Degrees
Tourism Guides
Cultural Interpretation Specialists
Maori and Indigineous Culture Studies
Employment with: Prominent Maori Businesses and Iwi Trusts
Teacher
NZ Police Force
Teacher Training
Find out more about what you will learn in the programme
What other courses are available?
See all courses Full course brochure (PDF)