Mātauranga Māori in Outdoor Education

 

Mātauranga Māori in Outdoor Education

This professional development is centered around a wānanga approach, designed for educators who wish to deepen their understanding of mātauranga Māori in the context of Outdoor Education and Education Outside the Classroom. All educators are warmly invited to participate. 

 

Who is this Wānanga for:

Any teachers interested in extending their mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori in a supportive environment.

During this wānanga you will:

  • Participate in a pōwhiri and experience a noho marae (overnight stay).  

  • Explore the connection between mātauranga Māori and Outdoor Education/ Education Outside the Classroom. 

  • Connect with Te Taiao, and learn through pūrākau, pakiwaitara, and the history of significant local places.  

  • Build relationships with mana whenua.  

  • Learn about traditional skills, their whakapapa, and the tikanga associated with these practices.  

  • Examine and discuss teaching and learning resources, case studies, course planning, and research grounded in Māori perspectives.  

  • Explore key concepts in Te Ao Māori, such as karakia, maramataka, pepeha, and ngā atua.  

  • Develop a plan to introduce or further integrate mātauranga Māori into your teaching practice.  

Further Informtion:

  • All kai will be provided, please make sure to let us know your dietary needs.

  • Accommodation is provided on the marae. 

  • Some attendees may need to carpool when we visit significant local places. 

  • A list of gear and other logistical information specific to your location will be sent closer to the date to ensure you are fully prepared. 

  • You will have the opportunity to share your pēpeha if you would like to do so, a great opportunity to practice it. 

  • To help our facilitators tailor the wānanga to your needs, you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire before the event. 

  • This wānanga is a 2-day event unless otherwise stated.

Find your Nearest Wānanga

Kaikōura

Jun 05, 2025 - 10.00am
Jun 06, 2025 - 3.00pm
Takapanga Marae, Kaikōura

MEMBERS

$125

NON-MEMBERS

$225

Maungatautari

Jul 14, 2025 - 10.00am
Jul 15, 2025 - 3.00pm
Maungatautari Marae, Maungatautari

MEMBERS

$125

NON-MEMBERS

$225

Rotorua

Nov 27, 2025 - 10am
Nov 28, 2025 - 10
Ōwhata Marae, Rotorua

MEMBERS

$125

NON-MEMBERS

$225

What participants are saying

“Loved the pūrākau, the whanaungatanga and the overall experience! Will help heaps with changing our programmes for the better.”

“Since attending the noho marae at Waikari, I've restructured both our senior Outdoor Education programme as well as our Junior Health and PE programme to be based on important te ao Māori concepts. The students have enjoyed connecting more with their cultural identity and the mātauranga it has to offer us (feeling more empowered / proud of who they are and how they are connected with the land).”

“A haerenga can be a simple journey within your local area which holds so much meaning and rich cultural history.”

“The power of connecting pūrākau to places to bring the learning alive.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see our event terms and conditions including our cancellation policy here.

Yes, schools can register more than one participant if space allows.