"Kia kore koe e ngaro taku reo rangatira"
Ka Puāwai te Reo
Supported Online Learning. Register now!
Restarts: 6 October
The Theory and Performance of Karanga at Te Whare Ruruhau in Matauri Bay. Sessions commence Tuesday, 2 September 2025 | Tuesdays, 5:00–7:30 PM
Face-to-Face Wānanga – Register Now
Join us for a unique and powerful journey into the world of karanga. We offer 7 x 2.5-hour sessions, delivered fortnightly, in a safe and supportive environment. Spaces are limited to 15 participants, so early registration is essential.
You will be guided through the essential knowledge and practice required of a kaikaranga, including:
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Atuatanga – Spiritual principles and foundations
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Pakiwaitara – Cultural narratives and their meaning
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Dress Code & Presentation – Appropriate attire and demeanour
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Standing Positions – Protocols inside and outside the marae
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Roles & Responsibilities – Understanding your duty as a kaikaranga
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Marae Performance - from pōhiri to poroporoaki
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Integration with kaupapa - guest kaikaranga speakers share their experiences.
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Integration and delivery on marae - kaikaranga debate pro’s and con’s with ngā kaikōrero tāne.
Ko Anahera Pomare tōku ingoa
he mokopuna tuarua nā Huhana
Ngawati.
[Ngāti Kura, Ngātiruamahue, Ngāti Rēhia]
You may write me down in history
with your bitter, twisted lies, You
may trod me in the very dirt But
still, like dust, I'll rise.
[Maya Angelou]
Ka Tupu te Reo
Supported Online Learning. Register now!
Restarts: 8 October