To practice Maori traditions To examine Te Reo Maori, kawa and tikanga aspects of Maori tradition To continue to promote and encourage whanu development and hapu and iwi awareness through marae based events and activities

Graduates will apply principles associated with kaitiakitanga, ahurutanga, koha and synthesised through Mauri ora in their roles as cultural advisors, kaiako and as specialist knowledge experts in specific areas such as whakapapa, tibal oral histories, iwi based research, te reo, nga moteatea me nga hakirara.

Application Criteria All Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have completed the Certificate in Te Arataki Manu Korero (Level 4) or possess equivalent knowledge and skills. Applicants should possess a passion for mahi marae and a desire to participate at an informed level. Selection Criteria Right of entry into programmes of study is restricted by SIT and apparent eligibility may not lead to automatic acceptance. Applicants must demonstrate attributes which in the assessment of SIT should lead to success. Where SIT is satisfied that it is necessary to do so because of insufficiency of staff or accommodation or equipment it may determine the maximum number of students who may be enrolled in a particular course of study. Where the number of applications for enrolment exceeds the number of places in any case where such a limitation applies the criteria for selection shall be academic merit and suitability for admission to that course of study. Eligible students not admitted to their chosen course of study will be placed on a waiting list and or may be referred to another programme. Applications should be received by SIT no later than the applications due date. Late applications may be considered subject to availability of places. Applicants may be required to attend an interview or if they live at some distance from the campus complete a telephone interview. Applicants must produce copies of applicable certificates and or evidence of prior achievements before interviews.