Exploring Community and Whanau- Based Learning Strategies for Taranaki Reo and Tikanga

Project Description

This project evaluated the effectiveness of marae and community based Mātauranga Māori programmes provided through community education in the Taranaki region.

Report findings indicate there is significant value in informal adult teaching and learning on marae or in Māori community settings for the Māori of Taranaki.

The research identified five ways through which marae-based learning environments contribute to Taranaki Māori aspirations through the; revitalisation and strengthening of a Māori identity 

• broad development of Māori that improves their position in society
• acquisition, application and transmission of Taranaki Māori knowledge for community purposes
• strengthening of connections between individuals and collectives to enhance regional cohesion
• sustainability of Taranaki Māori practices and communities.

Find out more and read the 20 page Summary Report or Full Report.

Project Team

• Kataraina Houia-Rongonui (Project Leader), Te Kupenga Mātauranga o Taranaki
• Deleraine Puhara (Project Leader), Te Kupenga Māauranga o Taranaki

• 

  Makere Edwards, Te Kupenga Māauranga o Taranaki

• Ruakere Hond, Te Ataarangi
• Will Edwards, Massey University
• Huirangi Waikerepuru, WITT
• Dennis Patuwairua, Te Wananga o Raukawa
• Kui Pirikahu, Ministry of Education 

Project Funding

 $132,810 GST exc

Key Dates

Project completed September 2011

Outputs

	Tahia te Marae, Tahia te Wānanga - Marae and Māori community-based adult learning - Summary Report
	Tahia te Marae, Tahia te Wānanga - Marae and Māori community-based adult learning - Full Report