tāhuhu ahunga tikanga
master of māori laws and philosophy
Become an exponent of customary Māori law as you enter the realm of Ngā Atua. You will visit and review oral traditions sourced at the beginnings of time to rediscover the core understandings of kaupapa used in former times to survive tikanga and kawa in their most purest sense. This tohu will arm individuals with the tools to utilise kaupapa to inform and produce change within organisations for the advancement of iwi Māori and the nation.
Steeped in kaupapa tuku iho this two-year master’s qualification will add to acquired levels of knowledge concerning the foundations of tikanga, as the first law of Aotearoa. Through inquiry, discussion, debate and response, you will learn to validate and question modern day practises suffice to advise on matters relating to tikanga and kawa in an organisational context, or for your own iwi, hapū and marae.
As your research and studies transcend the ages, you will become knowledgeable in Māori philosophies and strategies that will continue to add to a resurgence in Māori determination.
You will move beyond treaty workshops gaining a clear insight into He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tirene and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Be prepared to challenge and be challenged and to think through everything as you expose yourself, your thoughts and beliefs to reaffirm Māori philosophies, kaupapa and tikanga as a fundamental law of Aotearoa.
You will be well supported along the way as you interact with experts in their field and gain extra insight from Carwyn Jones, Ani Mikaere, Kim McBreen and others. This tohu is a must for any Māori law graduate, anyone entering or already working in a legal environment with a focus on Māori or those aspiring to make change within their iwi or whānau affairs.
The inclusion of iwi and hapū research papers and te reo Māori contribute to and compliment the knowledge you will gain from Ahunga Tikanga.
Graduates of the Tāhuhu Ahunga Tikanga have the potential to be researchers, teachers and practitioners, particularly amongst their own people.
TE REO AND IWI AND HAPŪ STUDIES
Each year, you will complete papers towards your Te Reo component attending noho on campus (or online as a contingency). This will prepare you for written and oral assessments and add to your kete in the Māori law space! You will be guided every step of the way with tutor support.
You will also study two papers in Iwi and Hapū studies to compliment your learning, these are often the most rewarding part of study for the majority of our students as they gain a deep connection back to their roots. Your Iwi and Hapū papers will require research, writing and critically analysis of two prescribed kaupapa with tutor support to help you through. The assignments that you complete will become a taonga and resource for your whānau, marae, iwi and will be treasured for years to come.
Online components begin in the first week of the academic year, so you can begin your studies before your first specialisation noho. You will also get the opportunity to meet your reo and iwi and hapū pūkenga during your first noho on campus.
Code:
TAT
Credits:
240
Duration:
2 years
Level:
NZQA Level 9
Delivery:
Residential seminars, self directed learning and online delivery
Location:
Mode:
Bilingual (Māori/English)
Next Intake:
17 Feb - 26 Oct 2025
Tuition Fees:
$8,631.02 (approximately)
TOTAL cost for full two year course.
Entry Requirements:
A Minimum age of 17 years. A level of proficiency in te reo Māori required. Support from a hapū/iwi to conduct research. Must hold an undergraduate degree or have appropriate knowledge and experience to study at postgraduate level. Regular internet access, email address and computer or laptop with a working mic and camera are required.
*Please note this programme is pending external approval and some details may change.
Curriculum
Marautanga
Year One
Year Two
After Graduation
Ka puta te ihu
- Senior Advisor / Advocate for Indigenous Rights Issues
- Researcher and Presenter of Waitangi Tribunal Claims
- Senior Policy Advisor / Analyst
- Senior Tikanga / Cultural Advisor
why te wānanga o raukawa
Distinctively Māori
Te Wānanga o Raukawa is a unique centre for higher learning and development, dedicated to the dissemination of Māori knowledge.
Higher Level Māori Learning
With a strong wish to see Māori achieving at the highest levels of education, Te Wānanga o Raukawa has positioned itself to cater specifically to higher level undergraduate, graduate and post graduate Māori students.
Pioneering Māori Education
Te Wānanga o Raukawa was established in 1981 as the first contemporary wānanga of Aotearoa, pioneering the application of kaupapa, tikanga, kawa to the advancement of Māori within a contemporary education context.