Te Ao Haka

Nau mai, haere mai!

Te Ao Haka is a new performance-based subject. It provides opportunities for ākonga (students) to engage in Māori culture, language, and traditional practice. Kapahaka and aspects of kapahaka are a feature of this subject

Ākonga learn their whakapapa, history and language through the medium of haka. The subject combines traditional and contemporary culture and cultural practices.

Ākonga can use Te Ao Haka credits towards NCEA and University Entrance (UE).

Akonga (students) do not need any formal qualifications or experience(s) prior to the beginning of the class. Whilst it is an advantage for the student to have kapahaka experience, passion for the topic is also important.

• Students are able to study aspects of Kapahaka and their influence on the Māori World View via the Te Ao Haka subject -

  • Composition & composers

  • Historical contexts of kapahaka performance

  • Social and political commentary via kapahaka performance

  • Ākonga learn their whakapapa, history and language through the medium of haka. 

  • The subject combines traditional and contemporary culture

• Akonga may claim performance credits for their efforts on stage and associated studies.

  • AS 91980 [2.1] - (6 credits) : UE Lit R & W

  • AS 91981 [2.2] - (6 credits) : UE Lit R & W

  • US 22756         - (10 credits)

The course will be assessed by students completing independent studies and performing kapahaka and aspects of kapahaka in a variety of settings, including, ASB PolyFest, OSC Oceania, OSC International Week, Ahurea Te Tino Rangatiratanga and other community opportunities

• ASB PolyFest at the beginning of the year is the first opportunity for performance related assessment

• Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga is a further opportunity to gain assessment

• There are generally no associated course costs for this subject

• Kapahaka performances may require a participation cost