Māori and Pacifica Cultural Education

Mauriora (Health Education and Research)

Foundations in Cultural Competency

This course was developed specifically for the registered health workforce and provides a basic understanding of cultural competency in a health context. Five online modules to be completed, about 10 hours. Certificate on completion. Fee $99 for one year of access.

Foundations Course on Healthcare and the Treaty of Waitangi

This course provides a basic understanding of the Tiriti partnership between the Crown and Māori, and their combined efforts to improve Māori health equity. Five online modules to be completed, about 10 hours. Certificate on completion. Fee $99 for one year of access.

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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa courses

Tikanga is about purpose, practices and protocols, and you’ll find it in every aspect of te ao Māori (the Māori world). A L3 Introductory Programme. Qualification: NZ Certificate. Fees free. Find out more here

Te Reo – Māori language.  Our Māori language courses offer New Zealanders, with any level of ability, an entry point to learn our chiefly language and deepen your understanding of our indigenous culture. Whether your goal is to pronounce Māori words correctly, to introduce yourself in te reo Māori with confidence, or do karanga or whaikōrero on the marae, we’ve got you covered. Find out more here

University of Otago courses

2024 Summer School

Introduction to Pacific health: Approaches for action (21 February)

Learn about key concepts, issues and effective actions in Pacific health.

Hauora Māori: Effective models of engagement and assessment (23 February)

Introduces best practice Māori health models of engagement and assessment to support health professionals to work effectively with Māori.

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MIHI Health Professionals Online Course: Application of the Hui Process and Meihana Model to Clinical Practice

Open to anyone working in the health community. The objective of the course is to support health practitioners to feel informed and confident in the development of Hauora Māori competencies, with a special focus on the application of the Hui Process and Meihana Model. Fee: $500 Find out more here

See also: MIHI 501 Health Professionals Course: Application of the Hui Process and Meihana Model to Clinical Practice. Combines online and inperson learning. Cost (including GST):

For Medical/Dental professionals: $1,500

For Allied Health Professionals and nurses: $1,000

For NGO and community workers: $800

Dr Elana Curtis

Introduction to Māori Health

Fee $399. Find out more here

Dr Curtis has specialised in Public Health Medicine and had an extensive academic career as an Associate Professor teaching, researching and advocating for Māori health.