KURA KAIAKO WORKSHOP
Schedule
Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC+12:00Location
Orakei Marae | Auckland, AU
About this Event
KURA KAIAKO WORKSHOP
Kaiako mā, step into a classroom that spans over a thousand years, encompassing the CBD of Tāmaki Auckland, and spanning across both the Waitematā and Manukau harbours. We’ll help you unlock your own teaching potential to become more culturally confident and tuned into the local histories and traditions on your school’s backdoor.
Kura Kaiako ki Tāmaki are customized wānanga for kaiako teachers based in Tāmaki (central isthmus). Each wānanga will include site visits, tribal narratives, hapū waiata, and the events and people that make Tāmaki a unique and special place.
Our team of tribal historians and cultural experts will take you on a journey so you can share these cultural gems with your students
Kura Kaiako ki Tāmaki caters to all levels of reo and understanding. Whether you’re Kura Kaupapa, Bilingual, or a Mainstream kaiako teacher – you will walk away with a new appreciation for Tāmaki.
Enrol now to confirm your seat on the waka. Use the promo code SAVE5 when you purchase 5 tickets and receive a 5% discount. use the promo code SAVE10 when you purchase 10 tickets to receive a 10% discount.
For further information click here to go to the Te Kawau website.
Agenda
TIKANGA Ā IWI: Tribal Environment
Info: You will gain an understanding of where iwi (tribes) are located in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and the difference between tangata whenua and mana whenua.
HITORIA: Historical Account
Info: You will gain an awareness of the pre-European period of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland; the key historical figures and events.
TE TIRITI O WAITANGI
Info: You will gain an understanding who signed Te Tiriti here in Tāmaki in 1840, and where those signings took place.
NGĀ TŪTOHU WHENUA: Significant Sites
Info: You will be taken to a series of key sites that shaped our region and people.
NGĀ KUPU HIRAHIRA: Cultural Imperatives
Info: You will understand the fundamentals of Mana, Tikanga, and Tapu, and how these apply to your classroom and kura.
NGĀ RERENGA O TĀMAKI: Regional Phrases
Info: You will learn key whakatauki (proverbs), kupu whakarite (metaphors) and kīwaha (idioms) of this region.
NGĀ WAIATA TAWHITO: Ancient Waiata
Info: You will learn customary waiata pertaining to this region.
NGĀ HUA NUI O TE TAU: Key Events
Info: You will understand key events of the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland calendar.
Where is it happening?
Orakei Marae, 59B Kitemoana Street, Auckland, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
NZD 368.77
