Te Hiringa o te Taiao (Kaupae 4) | NZ Certificate in Māori Environment Practices (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Toitū te Whenua, Toiora te Tangata
Traditionally, MÄori believe there is a deep kinship between humans and the natural world. This connection is expressed through kaitiakitanga ā a way of managing the environment. Today there is growing interest in kaitiakitanga as iwi restore their environment and their culture.
MÄori science is a real thing and there is definitely a mÄori way of looking at the world. When researching environmental issues it will benefit everyone if we have a shared understanding of what MÄtauranga looks like. MÄtauranga MÄori draws from and reinforces the holistic connection that MÄori have to the land and sea. It embodies our inherent connections to the ecosystem, spiritual beings and other living species we share the land and sea with. Without a sustainable connection to the land and sea we could potentially lose everything that forms the basis of our individual and collective identities. The value of this programme lies in the processes you will follow. You will learn to use a mÄori framework approach to investigating and solving problems. If you are a non-mÄori this programme will provide you with some tools for meaningfully engaging with Tangata Whenua, if you are MÄori then view this process as a validation of your world-view.
About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, TairÄwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of 91ŹÓʵ's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT TairÄwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.