Our renowned Cultural Competency Programme, Ki Te Whai Ao (The Glimmer of Dawn), will be delivered again in early 2026. This three-day intensive professional development programme supports participants to build cultural competence and confidence in Te Ao Māori, and is delivered in collaboration between Te Aitarakihi and Kia Tika te Ara.
📅 Programme dates
Fridays 20 & 27 February, and 6 March 2026
📍 Venue
Te Aitarakihi Marae-ā-Iwi
50 Bridge Road, Timaru
50 Bridge Road, Timaru
💰 Cost
$995 + GST per person, including resources and kai
Group discount available: $100 off per person for three or more attendees from the same organisation
To access the group discount, please contact Julie (details below).
Group discount available: $100 off per person for three or more attendees from the same organisation
To access the group discount, please contact Julie (details below).
🌿 What your kaimahi will gain
This programme provides a grounded and practical understanding of why cultural competency matters, and how it can be meaningfully applied in professional settings.
Click here for Programme overview: Ki Te Whai Ao overview
Click here for Participant feedback: Participant perspective
If your organisation is seeking funding to support attendance, we are happy to provide a formal quote.
Programme outline
Day 1 | 9.00am – 4.00pm
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Whanaungatanga – Building connection and understanding
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Tikanga – Māori world view
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Te Reo – Basic reo Māori and pronunciation
Day 2 | 9.00am – 4.00pm
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Te Tiriti o Waitangi – Understanding both perspectives
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Ngā Hua ō Mua – Impacts of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history
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Te Takiwā – Local history of our area
Day 3 | 9.00am – 4.00pm
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Kawa Whakaruruhau – Cultural safety
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Whāinga Whakautu – Response planning
- Mana Ōrite – Equity and critical consciousness
For further information or enquiries, please contact Julie – admin@teaitarakihi.co.nz
📝 Register here: KTWA registration