We offer an range of self-directed and supported options to guide you to embed Māori values and teaching/learning methodologies into your teaching practice or workplace setting. 

These courses may be of value to not only teaching staff, but also those involved with workplace learning, and support staff across the tertiary sector. 

Free self-directed content | Māori Cultural Capability Pathway (MCCP)

The pathway is an online cultural resource for adults. It was designed to complement what people are already doing in their workplaces and with adult learners. We are constantly adding new content and multi-media activities

• Free online resource - https://pathwaysawarua.com/
• Self-directed learning
• No feedback or assessment offered
• Learner can track own progress
• No digital badge offered

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Māori Cultural Coaching | Self-directed Pathways with cultural coach:

Engage in the online multi-media kōwae/ modules of work in your own time and place, with the support of an experienced Māori Cultural Coach.

This course can be completed in approximately 10 hours of self-directed online learning. The required completion time is about 6 weeks with additional time for cultural coaching if needed.

A reflective practice task is completed at the end of the course that will reward you with a digital badge.

• The next round of courses will open in March 2025 and close October 2025.
• $150 + GST per person, per course
• Create a simple one-time login.
• Digital badges earned for successful completion of assessment.

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Enhancing Māori cultural capability | In-house courses for your organisation

These courses are co-planned with the organisation and are customised to Māori values, practices, and/or learning/ teaching methodologies. Digital badges can be earned for participation and engagement, and completion of a negotiated task.

• Online or face-to-face delivery.
• 4-week duration
• Includes Interactive and multi-media activities with takeaway resources.
• Digital badges can be earned

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Manako Māori cultural capability workshops 

The Ako Aotearoa Manako Programme offers a wide range of courses, workshops and self-paced online learning, specifically developed to support educators working with adult learners.

During September 2025 the Manako spotlight will be on Māori cultural capability.

We will offer four workshops, which will provide you with practical skills, strategies, and knowledge to embed te reo Māori and Māori values in your practice. Our free, self-directed Māori Cultural Capability Educator Pathway will be available on Pathways Awarua throughout the year.

• Māori Cultural Capability workshops - A series of workshops, which will provide you with practical skills, strategies, and knowledge to embed te reo Māori and Māori values in your practice.
• Māori Cultural Capability Educator Pathway - Independent learning on Pathways Awarua, designed to support you in embedding te reo Māori and Māori values in your practice.

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For inquiries contact:
Kaiwhakahaere Māori | Manager of Māori Cultural Capability
Dr Mei Winitana
E: mei.winitana@ako.ac.nz      P: 021414608