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A THREAD IN THE
OF WAIKATO-
TAINUI
Tahi-o-Hurae Te Ao Marama Rangiawha graduated with
a Taahuhu Maatauranga Maaori (Master in Maatauranga
Maaori) in 2013 and was pleased to complete his studies
having learned more than he had expected to. Three areas
of the masters degree stood out in particular.
“I enjoyed learning in the waananga-environment of the
College – living and learning with my fellow masters cohort
in the beautiful surrounds of the College, appreciating and
sharing our different iwi perspectives and experiences of te
ao Maaori - helped to enrich my studies.”
He also found great value in Maatauranga Maaori as a tool
for learning. “We didn’t analyse Maatauranga Maaori, we
learnt from it which I found refreshing.” Tikanga is a key
element in the learning – karakia, waerea, mihimihi are all
performed before and after class.
“Growing up with the values of the Kiingitanga that
were embedded in me by my father and his views of
the many tongi of Taawhiao and Te Puea helped me
to write up my master’s thesis.” Tahi states. He is
eternally grateful for the teachings that he had
and for the sense of belonging that he hold, feeling
strongly that he is “but a thread in the tapestry of
Waikato-Tainui”.
“Whilst my masters was a significant part of
my recent appointment to the Pou Tairangahau
position (Strategic Iwi Relations and
Partnerships Manager) for the Department of
Conservation, I know that I have a lot more
learning to do so that I can one day return
to work for the tribe – mahi ngaa mahi hei
painga moo te iwi.”
tah i -o-hurae te ao marama rang i awha
Taahuhu Maatauranga Maaori graduate
Haruru kau ana te Hau-a-uru
Ngaawha kau ana a Taane Maahuta
Waahi rua ana ngaa ngaru pukepuke a Tangaroa
Ko Tangaroa a mua
Ko Tangaroa a roto
Ko Tangaroa keokeo he tapuwae tapu
Tukua mai kia piri
Tukua mai kia tata
Tukua mai ki runga i te Kareti o Waikato-Tainui
Eke panuku
Eke Tangaroa
Hara mai te toki
Haumi e, hui e
Taiki e
TAPESTRY
