57 Miriama St, Taumarunui, New Zealand

Nga Ratonga (Our Services)

Te Waka Pu Whenua offer a large range of services to the community and are always reviewing our offerings to meet the demand. If you have any areas of learning that you would like us to cover please contact us at Te Waka Pu Whenua and we will be sure to help you.


THEME

 LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Te Reo Rangatira
-Becoming more familar with Maori language 		Correct Pronounciation of local Maori place names
Adopting Maori terms into your workplace vocabulary
Tangata Whenua - Whanau,hapu,Iwi,Marae and communites interaction A guide to visiting the Marae
Identifying Hapu,Iwi and Marae within this rohe (district)
Whaikorero/Maori Oratory
Matauranga Maori
- Exploring concepts of learning
 Contributing to the knowledge base of your community (series of workshops)
Mana Toi
- Art, music and song in modern mediums		 Raranga Harakeke - Flax Weaving
Korowai - creating your own feather cloak (contemporary)
Kowhaiwhai - learning the art
Guitar - Learn basic chords and rhythms
Ukulele - Fun learning
Nga Reo O Te Whenua
- The voices of the land		 Eco systems and Maori Lore
Tribal Land Marks, History and Stories
Taumarunui - History and Genealogy of the Taumarunui streets
Bush lore and related Maori folk lore
Te Ao Marama
Maori world view of time, seasons and the cosmos		 Learn the Maori calender months
Symbols and images that help us read our world
Rangatiratanga
- Building leaders in our communities		 Developing leadership skills for people working in groups and communites
Celebrating Kaumatua Status
Growing the Paepae - practice and confidence
Creating Your Own Job
Mana Whanau
- Happy, Healthy, Active whanau learning		 Kai Maara - Maori Gardening practices (series of workshops)
Te Wharetangata - the cultural, physical and spiritual dimensions of human reproduction
Rangatahi Mentoring
Te Tira Kahurangi - practices and experiences of whanau loss and bereavement
Te Hiringa Matua - Maori perspectives of parenting
Walking and learning local history at the same time

Coming Events & Activities

Te Hua Rakau

Growing Employment Potential

The workshops will be led by people who are at the forefront of their fields. The programme content is about their real life experiences in their chosen industries.
These workshops aim to:
  • Increase your employment opportunities
  • Generate job search ideas
  • Help you find resources and industry contacts to help you continue your own journey

Workshop Leaders & Objectives
Ken Te Waa - experienced musician and musical director
Hands on experience in musical arrangement and how you can make it work for you.
Thursday 31st March 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 1st April 9:30am - 3:30pm
Workshop Fee: $30
Minoaka Kapuaahiwaiani-Fitzsimmons - (Hawaii), alcohol and drug counselor for Pacific Peoples Addiction Services. Notable speaker on indigenous Treaty issues. Have a better understanding of factors that contribute to high unemployment figures.
Marata Hoet - Specialises in high quality Maori creative arts.
Hear about Marata's personal journey that led her into creating her own job.
Tuesday 5th April 9:30am - 3:30pm
Workshop fee: $30
Ngarau Tarawa - Develop your sense of community and its development. Bus trip through Taumarunui streets.
Wednesday 6th April 10am - 12pm
Workshop fee: $30
Haki Williams - Renowned Ta Moko artist and motivational speaker. Recognise your own potential in Maori ar, symbols and images.
Thursday 7th April 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8th April 9:30am - 3:30pm
Workshop fee:$30
Lulia Leilua - Kaikawe Korero Take Okawa. Reporter Current Affairs Maori Television
Know more about the things you need to enter the Media and Public Relations industries.
Monday 11th April 9:30am - 3:30pm
Workshop fee:$20
Mike Jonathan - Freelance Director/DP Cameraman/Editor
Explore the basics of television, film directing and acting
Thursday 14th April 9:30am - 3:30pm
Workshop fee:$30
 
For more information please contact Te Waka Pu Whenua
57-59 Miriama Street
Taumarunui
Phone: 07 895 6560
Fax: 07 895 6560
Email: tewakapuwhenua@xtra.co.nz