“More than just an educational programme, a life changing journey where you will see what we have seen, hear what we have heard, but most of all – you will feel what we have felt”.
Our programmes have been designed to:
- Give students maximum insight into traditions, protocols, lifestyle and activities carried out in Pre-European times
- Allow the students to engage fully in the arts and craft of traditional Maori as well as learn the skill of team work in his or her overall contribution to the survival of the entire village
- Try traditional carving alongside master carvers
- Weave with our expert fibre artists
- Experience the wonders of natural Maori healing practices with practitioners of plant medicines, touch therapies and energy healing
- Train with our warriors in the field of Maori Martial Arts
- Learn ancient legends, and how history and genealogy are passed down from generation to generation
- Join in the making of a hangi – preparing the food, cooking the food and of course – eating the result!
- Talk to traditional fisherman about methods of fishing and eeling. Learn preserving techniques
Please note, all programmes can be customised to suit age, budget and time available onsite.
Rotorua
The Tamaki Maori Village gives visitors the opportunity to experience the traditional world of Maori in a genuine pre-European Pa site, or Maori Village, located in a 200 year old Tawa Forest setting. We will take your students out of the classroom and into the village of the Ngati Tama people at Tumunui, 20 minutes south of Rotorua city.
Basic Programme Outline
- Introduction: 15 minutes
- Pre-European Village Tour: 45 minutes
- Choose from one of the Programme Options below: 1 hour
- Conclusion: 1 hour
- TOTAL TIME: 3 hours
Christchurch
The Tamaki Heritage Village offers students a first time opportunity to experience the traditional world of Maori in a genuine ‘kaik’, or South Island Maori Village setting. We will take your students out of the class room and into the village of Matuku Moana, and the first fortified Pa to be built on South Island soil in almost 200 years. The whole interactive Maori cultural experience is located on the edge of the Ihutai Estuary, in the Heathcoate Valley, in Christchurch.
Basic Programme Outline
- Introduction: 20 minutes
- Bush Walk: 15 minutes
- Raroheka (Audio/Visual display – significant vignettes taken from our history): 20 minutes
- Choose from one of the Programme Options below: 1 hour
- Conclusion: 1 hour
- Total Time: 3 hours
Programme Options for both Rotorua & Christchurch
Please choose one programme from the following to insert into your basic programme outline
You have the opportunity of “mix and match” programs according to time and topic / theme of your study. Or alternatively, please ask us to create a specific programme to ‘fit’ within your study area.
Living village (1 hour)
- Weaving
- Carving
- Rongoa
- Hunting / fishing
- Kai / cooking & preservation
Wharenui (1 hour)
Wharewananga (1 hour)
- Spiritual education
- Belief
- Understanding
Pricing Option
- 30 students; 1 program 3 hour duration @ $50.00 per student additional programs $20.00 per students
- 35 students; 1 program 3 hour duration @ $45.00 per student additional programs $18.00 per student
- 40 students; 1 program 3 hour duration @ $40.00 per student additional programs $20.00 per student
*Hangi lunch can be provided at an additional cost of $15.00 per student.