Ngā Taonga Tākaro (Traditional Māori games)

About this class

This class is focused on play, movement and traditional Māori games (Ngā taonga tākaro). If you enjoy movement, play, games and learning more about Māori culture, this is the class for you!

We aim to teach students:

•  Playing and engaging in Ngā Taonga Tākaro 

• Pūrākau and whakapapa of a large variety of Ngā Taonga Tākaro

• Reflecting on how engaging in Taonga Tākaro impacts our well-being/ hauora

• Looking at Interpersonal skills, improving interpersonal skills and reflecting on how these impact us every day 

• Exploring ngā uara within Te Ao Māori and how these connect to Ngā Taonga Tākaro and everyday life (tatū, kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, whakaute, rangatiratanga, tūrangawaewae, kotahitanga, mohiotanga, tuakana/ teina)

• Improving our motor skill and movement ability in Ngā Taonga Tākaro

What it leads into as career

With a good understanding of te reo Māori and Tikanga around Ngā Taonga Tākaro, you can enter any workforce you want but some of the following are also options

• Ngā Taonga Tākaro Teacher/ Delivery

• Teaching/ Education

• Healthcare

• Tourism

Not available in 2025