STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018
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HE MIHI Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere. Ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao. E te manu e hārō nei i te motu, kei whea rā he taunga mōu? Kei Te Wānanga o Raukawa! Te huanga o ngā moemoeā. Nau mai, piki mai, kake mai.
Te Wānanga o Raukawa is a unique learning environment designed and built specifically for Māori. More than just educating our people, we wish you to be an outstanding and sought after graduate who is Māori in the way you think, act and behave while also having the technical skills and qualifications you need to grow, inspire and uplift your whānau, hapū and iwi. The 2018 year sees us gravitate to exciting new ventures all aimed at supporting and catering for the needs of our students, many already in the workforce. A blended mode of delivery this year will allow for increased interaction between tutor and student through the online space and, for the majority of programmes, fewer days on-site. The skills that are gained from learning through the online environment enhance the value each employer gains from our graduates. We look forward to the opening of Te Ara a Tāwhaki in August, a new facility purposely built for our students. It will feature a state-of-the-art lecture theatre, a library, a one-stop shop for student information, pop up shops and an area to chill out, relax or study whilst at the Ōtaki campus. We wish you well with your studies this year. Kia ūpoko pakaru te karawhiu! Nau mai ki tō tātou wānanga. Nā Mereana Selby, Tumuaki o Te Wānanga o Raukawa
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Campus Facilities 8 10 11 11 12 14 16 18 19 20 21 22 24 26
Te Whare Pukapuka Te Hiringa Te Rōpū Whāiti o Ngā Tauira: Student Executive Council Ratonga Ākonga | Student Services He Iti Nā Mōtai | Early Childhood Centre Ōtaki Noho Facilities Ngā Purapura | Healthy Lifestyle Centre Wānanga Online Wifi, Office 365, and Other Useful Information Free Online Tools and Resources Mūrau Te Kōrero-ā-Ipurangi | Talking Online IT Services Campus Map
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Ngā Kaupapa Te Kawa o te Ako Theory and Understanding of Wānanga Te Ōhākī Organisational Arrangement Iwi Presence Governance and Management
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Admission to Programmes Enrolment Declaration Changes to Enrolment Withdrawing From a Programme of Study Effective Withdrawl Returning Students or Re-enrolment Cross Crediting and Recognition of Prior Learning Assesment Assesment Appeal Assesment and Standards Expected of Students
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Assignment Due Dates Marking of Assignments Submitted After The Due Date Internal Matairua (Moderation) and Review External Matairua (Moderation) and Review International Connections and Programme Links Normal Progression Compassionate Consideration Posthumous Awards of Qualification Process for Application of Compassionate Consideration or Posthumous Awards of a Qualification Transition Arrangements The Award of The Certificate/Diploma/Degree Further Studies Fees Payment of Fees Refund of Fees Queries Eligibility for and Progress In Postgraduate Studies Disputes Personal Records Internal Procedure for Minor Changes
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CAMPUS FACILITIES 7
whare pukapuka (library) The Whare Pukapuka is here to support the studies and research of students, kaiÄ whina and staff. Access to library resources and services is available to both those who are based locally and those who live at a distance. The library houses a wealth of information with hours arranged to accommodate the study schedule.
LIBRARY HOURS Normal Hours (Mon-Fri) During Noho Final Day of Noho During Hui Rumaki Reo Public Holidays
9.00am - 5.00pm 8.30am - 11.00pm 9.00am - 5.00pm 9.00am - 5.30pm CLOSED
library guidelines
Borrowing Period Our borrowing period is four weeks and the maximum number of books that can be borrowed is three items. How to Borrow Books Come into our beautiful whare pukapuka and see what we have or we can post our borrowing books out to you. (NB: Some books cannot be borrowed if we only have a reference copy.) Renewing Books Ring or email us to renew books after four weeks. Reserving Books If the book(s) you want are out, contact library staff to place a reserve. We will let you know or send them out once they become available.
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Interloans If we do not hold the book you want, we may be able to borrow from another library. Lost Books Please tell us if a book is lost. There will be a cost for replacement plus an administration fee. Closed Reserve Some material is placed in closed reserve. These books may be used in the library and often include our rare or special books that must not be removed. Reference Books Please do not remove reference material from the library. We do try to have other copies of these that can be borrowed. Photocopying/Printing A photocopier/printer is available inside the library for student use at a rate of ten cents per page. Colour copying is $1.00 per page. Copyright restrictions apply (you can copy/scan up to one whole chapter or 10% of a book or one article from a journal). Scanning A great option that doesn’t cost anything, the librarians are available to assist. Returning Books Please hand books to be returned to our librarians. Re-shelving Books Please leave this for the library staff so we can put them back in the right place. The librarian may recall any item that is on loan. Contact will be made either by phone, email or letter.
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library catalogue
More information and the library catalogue is available at https://www.wananga.com/library.html.
GET IN TOUCH
Īmēra Waea
wharepukapuka@twor-otaki.ac.nz 0800 WANANGA (0800 926 2642) ext 720
TE HIRINGA Te Hiringa are here to assist with student academic success. The team work along-side kaikōkiri and pūkenga to assist you in completing your studies. Their primary services are: • Support for Iwi and Hapū Studies, Te Reo and Specialisation • Creating graphs for Iwi and Hapū Studies • Writing assistance, essay formatting and referencing • Student Microsoft Office 365, which includes: Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • Assignment information gathering • Topic analysis, comprehension • Academic assistance campus based and off-campus sites • Academic guidance • Advocate on behalf of students • Any other support as required in developing skills necessary to achieving academic success Te Hiringa will liaise with yourself and your pūkenga to determine the assistance required and how best we can meet those needs. The team is also involved in organising kura tautoko as well as other opportunities for students requiring further assistance to complete studies.
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GET IN TOUCH
Kanohi ki te kanohi Īmēra Waea
Physical office and study rooms located downstairs in the Mīria Te Kakara building tehiringa@twor-otaki.ac.nz 0800 WANANGA (0800 926 2642) ext 849
te rōpū whāiti o ngā tauira student executive council Te Rōpū Whāiti o Ngā Tauira provides a platform for student advocacy, support and pānui to assist you while studying at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Representatives aim to have a presence at each noho on campus, kanohi ki te kanohi. A pānui about selecting representatives to Te Rōpū Whāiti o Ngā Tauira will be sent to students in Huringa 1 (Semester 1).
Ratonga ākonga Student Services This area processes enrolments, holds academic records and provides assistance to students. We are able to: • Provide information for your application for student loan and student allowance • Advocate on your behalf when dealing with StudyLink • Complete the required information for your childcare subsidy
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forms for Work and Income • Assist with any forms for scholarships that require official sign-off by Te Wānanga o Raukawa • Provide copies of your academic record to you
Student Loan
All Te Wānanga o Raukawa programmes are approved by NZQA however not all will qualify for access to student loans (for example, poupou courses). The student loan can help finance your studies. Loans help with your fees, course-related costs and living costs. StudyLink can tell you about the student loan and organise your application and loan each year.
Te Tomonga
Te Tomonga (Office of Enrolments) can provide you with the necessary information needed to make an informed decision on your study options for the year. Te Tomonga processes enrolments for Te Wānanga o Raukawa and also provides students with student ID cards to use for the duration of the academic year. We can also advise on scholarships that are available through Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
He iti nā mōtai early childhood centrE He Iti Nā Mōtai is a whare kōhungahunga early childhood care and education centre at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki. He Iti Nā Mōtai provides a stimulating kaupapa Māori learning environment for the tamariki of students and staff while they are on noho or working at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. We also extend our services to the community.
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CHILDCARE FOR STUDENTS
Please call us to enquire about childcare for your tamaiti (under 5 years old) during residential seminars or noho at the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Ōtaki campus. Please ring us at least seven days prior to arrival for your noho to ensure a place is available and that the arrival time with your child can be accommodated by the Centre.
HOURS OF OPERATION
He Iti Nā Mōtai is open from 8:30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. We are closed for two teacher only days during all school holiday breaks, and for 2-3 weeks over the Christmas holiday period.
LICENCED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
He Iti Nā Mōtai is licenced by the Ministry of Education for 40 tamariki in total: 15 Under 2s (9mths - 24mths) and 25 Over 2s (2yrs - 4yrs).
FEES
Daily Rate: $3.95 per hour 1st Child $3.95 per hour 2nd Child $3.45 per hour 3rd Child $2.95 per hour Childcare subsidy is available for whānau who are eligible. Our staff are able to assist with applications, you can also visit www.workandincome.govt.nz for further information.
get in touch
Kanohi ki te kanohi He Iti Nā Mōtai 144 Tasman Road, Ōtaki Īmera heitinaamootai@twor-otaki.ac.nz Waea 06 364 8585
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ŌTAKI noho facilities ngĀ manaakiTanga | meals anD aCCommoDaTion
On your first visit at Te Wānanga o Raukawa you and your fellow students will be guided through the pōwhiri process. You are introduced to your designated tohu and settled into noho spaces. Accommodation is in a marae setting or open sleeping area. Linen is provided but please bring with you: • Blankets or a sleeping bag • Personal or medical care items Te Wānanga o Raukawa provide ensuited rooms for special circumstances i.e. sensitive and serious health issues. Please make enquiries with your administrator at least two weeks prior to noho as rooms are limited. You may be asked to provide a medical certificate or other documentation. You are provided with all meals while on noho at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Please make arrangements with your administrator if you have any special dietary needs i.e. allergies etc. for catering purposes.
launDrY FaCiliTies
Students have access to three on-campus $2 coin operated washing machines and clothes dryers. Please refer to the map of the Wānanga on page 26 to locate laundry areas. The town centre also has a self service laundromat for your convenience.
Hoko mai | Te WĀnanga o raukaWa sHop
While you are visiting the Ōtaki Campus you have the opportunity to purchase Te Wānanga o Raukawa branded clothing from our Hokomai shop. Shop hours are 1.00pm – 2.00pm each day students are on campus.
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TakE Hauora | meDiCal Care WHile on noHo
In the case of an emergency dial 111 or advise the kaikōkiri/ administrator or tutor and ask for immediate assistance. For minor ailments there is a sick bay at the eastern end of the Wairau building (where ramp is). You will need to see an administrator. For more serious ailments an appointment at the local doctor can be arranged by the administrator or onsite staff member. Alternatively you are able to do the following: 1. Go to the Ōtaki Medical Centre in Aotaki street, taking your student ID with you 2. Advise the receptionist you are a student on residency with Te Wānanga o Raukawa The Ōtaki Medical Centre and Hamish Barnham Pharmacy are open Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.00pm and Saturday 9.00am to 12.00pm. Speak to your kaikōkiri to arrange travel. Prescriptions issued only by Ōtaki Medical Centre and filled at Hamish Barnham Pharmacy will be paid for by Te Wānanga o Raukawa. You must provide your Student ID to get this free of charge service. Te Wānanga o Raukawa will pay the consultation fees from the Ōtaki Medical Centre only when students become unwell whilst on noho. For after hours or if there is any doubt, ask your administrator or kaihautū to call Team Medical at Coastlands Shopping Centre, Paraparaumu on (04) 297 3000.
DISABILITY PROVISIONS
Te Wānanga o Raukawa provide wheelchair access to all Ōtaki campus facilities. Ramps have been installed where buildings have access issues. Paraplegic bathrooms are also installed in buildings where there are ramps. For any further information on accessibility needs please see your programme administrator.
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Ngā Purapura healthy lifestyle centre Ngā Purapura is a world-class training facility located at the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Ōtaki campus with a fully equipped gym, court facilities, meeting rooms, class rooms, cafe and more. For students of Te Wānanga o Raukawa, there is no charge to use the gym facilities while you are on noho. See the reception staff at Ngā Purapura and sign the register when you visit. Kawa Oranga students are able to use Ngā Purapura facilities at any time during the academic year as membership is included in the Kawa Oranga course fees. All other Te Wānanga o Raukawa students can enjoy a reduced membership rate of $6 per week. Contact Ngā Purapura reception to sign up. Find out more at www.wananga.com and follow our Facebook page for pānui and updates on what’s happening at Ngā Purapura.
opening hours Rāhina - Monday Rātū - Tuesday Rāapa - Wednesday Rāpare - Thursday Rāmere - Friday Rāhoroi - Saturday Rātapu - Sunday
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Ngā Purapura is a facility especially designed to empower you to fulfil your own goals and aspirations in relation to Te Whare Tapa Whā: * Te Taha Tinana (Physical Wellbeing) * Te Taha Hinengaro (Intellectual Wellbeing) * Te Taha Wairua (Sensory Awareness and Spiritual Wellbeing) * Te Taha Whānau (Social Wellbeing) We know that regular, meaningful and effective engagement in Te Taha Tinana has massive benefits for other areas of wellbeing across Te Taha Wairua, Te Taha Hinengaro and Te Taha Whānau. With more and more whānau now discovering the long term benefits that come with regular exercise and enhanced nutrition, there couldn’t be a better time for you to get started. We have a team of friendly, specialist staff to help you identify and plan for your own exercise and nutrition needs and requirements. Nau mai ki Ngā Purapura, enquire today.
Cafe Ngā purapura
Come and enjoy quality food and beverages at Cafe Ngā Purapura open Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 3.00pm.
Te Kura Tiaki
Ngā Purapura also offer Oscar accredited kids holiday programmes. Come and see us for more information. Our staff are fluent in te reo and our programmes are designed to foster the wellbeing of your child.
get in touch
Kanohi ki te kanohi 145 Tasman Road Ōtaki Īmera ngaapurapura@twor-otaki.ac.nz Waea 06 364 9018 17
wānanga online Visit www.wananga.com for information on: • • • • • •
Courses Online enrolment Student services Links to mūrau, He Aratohu Tuhi and other documents Scholarships The history of Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to support your study at Te Wānanga o Raukawa: • Te Wānanga o Raukawa Foundation Scholarship (ART) • Te Wānanga o Raukawa Foundation Scholarship (General) • Heke Reo Māori ART Scholarship • Te Hinemanu Ruakā Te Ūpokoiri Charitable Trust Scholarship For more information on these and other scholarships visit the scholarships page at www.wananga.com/scholarships.html.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us on social media to keep up to date with what’s going on around campus and the motu:
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wifI, office 365 and other useful information WIFI
All teaching areas at the Ōtaki campus have student wifi, including classrooms, the library and Ngā Purapura. Information on how to connect to the student wifi are posted around campus, or ask the kaikōkiri of your course.
OFFIce 365
As a student, you can access the online version of Microsoft Office, including 1 terabyte of online storage. This resource is free and available for the duration of your study. To register for your Microsoft Office 365 account contact tehiringa@twor-otaki.ac.nz.
LoAn LAPToPs
There is a small pool of laptops available for students for short term loan while at noho at the Ōtaki campus. To book a laptop, send a request to your pūkenga or kaikōkiri before noho starts. If there is a laptop available, they will make arrangements for you to pick it up from them when you arrive on campus.
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fRee online tools and resources There are many useful sites and tools on the internet to assist with study and writing assignments. Here are a few that we find helpful: Gmail Google Docs Quizlet Prezi
iPiccy
Create a free email account Create and store documents and edit online on all your devices. An online flashcard creator A presentation tool to create stunning presentations quick and easy. An online photo editor
online māori dictionaries
Access Māori dictionaries from any online capable device: Māori Dictionary Ngata Dictionary Waka Reo
www.maoridictionary.co.nz www.learningmedia.co.nz/ngata Free access from campus computers
other helpful sites
These sites are useful for research purposes and/or te reo practice. Use your browser search to find the following sites: Te Ao Hou Māori Television Waka Huia Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
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Bilingual magazine Tv episodes online Waka Huia archives A guide to Māori environment, culture, and society
MŪRAu (MooDLe) Mūrau (moodle) is the learning management system where online courses occur. For 2018 and beyond, all undergraduate Iwi and Hapū Studies and Te Ako Mai i Tawhiti (MAIT) reo programmes are fully online, and most specialisation courses have online content. Your pūkenga will let you know if they have content online. If your course is on mūrau your log on details will be emailed to you.
hoW To GeT To MŪRAu
Go to www.wananga.com and select the ‘mūrau log in’ menu item or go to murau.wananga.com.
nGĀ kuPu hiPA | youR LoG on info
You will be emailed log on details for mūrau when: • you are provisionally enrolled; and • you provided an active email address at enrolment; and • the papers you are enrolled in have content on Mūrau. Students 17 years and under must be fully enrolled with an active email address that has not been used with another enrolment. Some courses are not yet using mūrau. Ask your pūkenga if you are unsure whether your courses are on mūrau.
TE HUARAHI ĀWHINA | WHERE TO GET HELP
Contact your pūkenga for assistance with your course content and activities. If additional support is required they will work with Te Hiringa to give you the necessary advice to ensure your success. For technical help logging on or accessing the mūrau site contact the mūrau support team at murausupport@twor-otaki.ac.nz.
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TE KŌRERO-Ā-IPURANGI TALKING ONLINE In mūrau you can post in forums and send messages to others. Here are some tips about conversing online and upholding the kaupapa of Te Wānanga o Raukawa in the online environment. In the online world visual clues, gestures and eye contact are absent in conversation and messages intended to mean one thing could be interpreted very differently. Whāia te tohutohu a te kaiwhakaako Follow the instructions of your pūkenga. Kia tūpato! Be careful with humour and tone in your postings. Have another read before you post your message. Kia kaha ki te akiaki i ō hoa Encourage feedback from others. Ask questions. Kia kaha ki te mihi ki te tangata Acknowledge others before posting a different viewpoint. Differences of opinion are an opportunity to learn. Kia poto te kōrero Be concise. Long messages are often not read. Add attachments if you have a lot to share. Kaua e tuhi ki te pū matua Capital letters are the equivalent of SHOUTING. Avoid writing your posts in capitals.
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He mana tō te tangata Respect for others is paramount. If you find a discussion is inappropriate you should act on it by informing your pūkenga. He kōrero ā-whānau tēnei When responding in a forum remember that your post goes to everyone and not just the individual, so reply to the group. Kaua e titi atu ki whenua kē! If your message is not related to a specific thread, start a new thread. Kei te ara tika koe? Make sure you are in the right conversation thread before posting. Ko ngā whakaūpoko Use meaningful subject headings so your pūkenga and hoa ako can find your message. Tuhia te rerenga katoa Avoid acronyms. If you must use them, explain them clearly. Whakaae, whakahē rānei? Instead of saying ‘I agree’ or ‘I disagree’, write your reasons.
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IT SERVICES If you need help with wifi, Microsoft Office, using macrons on your computer or other technical advice, email tehiringa@twor-otaki. ac.nz or tautoko@twor-otaki.ac.nz. Visit Te Hiringa at the Ōtaki campus in the Miria Te Kākara building, or see the IT team in the Ōtaki building next to the old Wharekai. For help with your mūrau log in, email murausupport@twor-otaki. ac.nz or visit the team in the Rangataua building. We do not service student equipment. Our teams can offer advice if you are having issues with your computer or device. Please be aware that assistance is provided at your own risk.
NGĀ TIKANGA O TE MAHI HANGA RAU
The following rules apply to all students using the IT student network, internet access, printing, computers, devices and equipment at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. • Let us know if there is an issue with any of the computer areas at tautoko@twor-otaki.ac.nz. • Do be considerate. Ākonga IT areas are for course-related work. • Keep the seats in our busy computer hubs free for people who want to study. • Eat and drink away from Ākonga IT areas. • Downloading of movies, copyrighted material and playing of online games is discouraged as an expression of manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga to all users of Wānanga resources. • Do not share your usernames or passwords. If you feel your password has been compromised, see IT Services as soon as possible.
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MINIMUM SPECIFICATION FOR LAPTOPS • CU Processor – 1.8 GHz • Screen Size – 13.3” preferable for video • 250GB Hard Drive • 2GB RAM • Webcam – Integrated or separate • Speakers – Integrated or separate • Windows 7 Home Premium or higher • Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus • Integrated a/b/g/n wireless • Internet Connectivity
MOBILE BROADBAND VIA:
• T-stick – either prepaid or plan • SIM – either prepaid or plan • Home connection • A DSL broadband connection over phoneline • The internet connection should be able to sustain video delivery
RECOMMENDED
• A small desktop printer • Online storage, for example, One Drive in Office 365 • An external storage device for backup of assignments etc.
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Ngā kaupapa When students choose to study at Te Wānanga o Raukawa they discover that they are surrounded by kaupapa Māori including: Kotahitanga That staff and students commit to a unified effort towards completion of studies. Wairuatanga That staff and students respect an individual’s wish to nourish their spiritual wellbeing. Whakapapa That staff and students create and contribute to the knowledge continuum for future generations. Te Reo Māori That staff and students strive towards the revival of the Māori language and tikanga. Rangatiratanga That staff and students firmly uphold the principle of rangatiratanga. Manaakitanga That staff and students are mindful of the needs of others in the sharing of library books, in the use of computers in the laboratory, in the need for cooperation in communal sleeping areas and so on. Whakawhanaungatanga That staff and students work together towards academic success. Kaitiakitanga That staff and students preserve and protect a safe learning environment.
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Pūkengatanga That staff and students excel in the maintaining, researching, creating and sharing of knowledge. Ūkaipōtanga That staff and students accept their studies are an important contribution to the survival of their whānau, hapū and iwi. Ngā Kawa o te Ako That staff and students are obliged to enhance the ability to think clearly and to learn and teach effectively. Te Ōhakī That staff and students promote good health and resist practices that put their bodies at risk, including cigarette smoking.
Te Kawa o te Ako Out of Whakatupuranga Rua mano – Generation 2000, came the commitment expressed in the following principle: The marae is our principle home, maintain and respect. This has many implications for the way in which tangata whenua and manuhiri will act on marae. In tikanga māori, an accepted practice, procedure or protocol is known as a “kawa”. Each marae or wāhi māori has its own kawa. The maintenance and adherence to the kawa is important to the tangata whenua of that place. To infringe on the kawa of a particular place demeans the home people. The tangata whenua will take steps to reaffirm their kawa. It may lead to a rebuke of the offending party right there and then, or the reaction may be delayed for maximum effect. All marae seek to uphold kawa and at Te Wānanga o Raukawa we enforce Te Kawa o te Ako. They are the practices, procedures and
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protocols which protect and maximise the learning and teaching potential of students and staff of Te Wānanga o Raukawa. In particular, it aims to curb activity reducing the capacity to learn and teach. One dimension of Te Kawa o te Ako, is that those who feel they cannot abstain from using drugs and alcohol should stay away. Those who disregard Te Kawa o te Ako put themselves and their whānau at risk of being challenged by those who feel the need to uphold Te Kawa o te Ako. The timing of the challenge may be selected to achieve maximum impact on the person who has “broken the kawa”. it is important to understand that the defenders of Te Kawa o te Ako need not explain themselves. It is up to everyone to know the kawa of the place they are at. Ignorance of kawa is no excuse. Everyone is expected to respect the kawa of that place. Mutual respect and pursuit of understanding enhance mana. The adequate and appropriate defence of kawa is expected and admired by others who will allow their behaviour to be influenced by it. Perceptions of weakness with respect to the maintenance of kawa will reduce the admiration felt by observers. The use of drugs and the consumption of alcohol impede effective learning and teaching. Not only are users of drugs and consumers of alcohol reducing their own learning capacity, they are a risk to others. It is our view at Te Wānanga o Raukawa that alcohol reduces the capacity to act responsibly, and can lead to property damage and inappropriate behaviour.
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THEORY AND UNDERSTANDING OF WĀNANGA Te Wānanga o Raukawa presents a one day Theory and Understanding of Wānanga seminar to assist students to prepare for their education journey. It provides the foundation and tools required to undertake study at Te Wānanga o Raukawa and covers all areas concerned with academic and pastoral needs for the student while here at the Ōtaki campus. Theory and Understanding of Wānanga resources are also available to students online and can be explored prior to coming to noho. All students enrolled in any level of study at Te Wānanga o Raukawa are required to attend Theory and Understanding of Wānanga seminar. Areas of the one day seminar are: • Te Kawa o te Ako • Ngā Kaupapa Here • Whakawhanaungatanga • Planning and effective study management • Research and essay writing conventions
ALL RETURNING STUDENTS
Returning students will extend on their previous studies and examine more advanced study techniques. Study time will increase and you are invited to participate in seminars focusing on research and alternative methodologies. A consistency of effective planning will be discussed and considered with staff support to address time management issues, and retention and completion of study.
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Te ŌhĀkĪ Te Ōhākī is the request uttered by a Te Wānanga o Raukawa staff member while she was in her last days of life “learn from my experience” and from this Te Ōhākī was created for the betterment of all those who enter Te Wānanga o Raukawa. ‘He kōrero, he tohutohu whakamutunga nā te tangata i mua i tōna matenga’ As a tikanga and kaupapa based institution, we believe in the potential of Te Ōhākī to assume a greater level of rangatiratanga over our collective health and wellbeing. The Ōtaki campus was made smokefree in January 2001. Te Wānanga o Raukawa promote a smoke free environment and provide avenues for students to access support and resources through local iwi providers.
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ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENT The Raukawa Trustees founded Te Wānanga o Raukawa in 1981 followed by a body known as Te Wānanga o Raukawa Inc. in 1984. Under the Education Amendment Act 1990 a new body, known simply as Te Wānanga o Raukawa, was established. Te Wānanga o Raukawa is the body funded based on Equivalent Full-Time students (EFTs). By contrast, Te Wānanga o Raukawa Inc. is the holder of assets and the bearer of liabilities, accumulated or accrued up to the point at which Te Wānanga o Raukawa began receiving EFTs funding, namely, 1 January 1994. A body known as Te Wānanga o Raukawa Foundation has been established to accumulate and manage private assets which are used to advance the interests of Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
The essential elements of the organisational structure are depicted in the following:
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IWI PRESENCE The iwi presence is apparent through the following groups:
nGĀ PuRuTAnGA MAuRi
Ngā Purutanga Mauri are our principal repositories of the accumulated mātauranga of the founding iwi who come together as required to provide guidance on issues of the moment to Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
RAukAWA MARAe TRusTees AnD The ThRee iWi
Sixty nine representatives of the hapū and iwi of Te Kotahitanga o Te Āti Awa, o Ngāti Raukawa o Ngāti Toa Rangatira comprise the Raukawa Marae Trustees. Although the Raukawa Marae Trustees, as a body, does not have representation on the governing body of Te Wānanga o Raukawa, each iwi does.
The ŌTAki AnD PoRiRuA TRusTs boARD
Ten trustees comprise this board. They are nominated by the following entities: The Raukawa Marae Trustees, Te Hāhi Mihingare and The Minister of Education. One is appointed by the Governor General. The Ōtaki and Porirua Trusts Board appoints a member to Te Mana Whakahaere. Representation from these groups on Te Mana Whakahaere is a method of maintaining meaningful links between Te Wānanga o Raukawa and the founding iwi.
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GoVeRnAnCe AnD MAnAGeMenT The wisdom and experience of Te Mana Whakahaere contributes to the creation of rigorous policy for Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
Te MAnA WhAkAhAeRe/The GoVeRninG CounCiL
At the time of writing the representatives were as follows: Te Āti Awa representative Doris Lake Dip Tchg Ngāti Toa Rangatira representative Matiu Rei Ngāti Raukawa representative Manurere Devonshire MMMgt, TTC, Dip. Bil. Tchg, HKP, PpK, HPM Ōtaki and Porirua Trusts Board representative Denise Hapeta Purutanga Mauri representative Robin Hapi MBA (with distinction), Chairperson Te Tumuaki representing all staff and student body Mereana Selby PhD, BA, Dip DA, Dip Tchg, DipBT, PpMR, MMM, Te Panekiretanga o te Reo Ministerial appointments Anne Carter Daphne Luke Eddie Ellison, BCA
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nGĀ kAihAuTŪ
Ngā Kaihautū monitors the management of the Wānanga in its day to day activities. The group comprises of kaihautū; executive officer; ngā pou and the tumuaki. They meet monthly.
ACADeMiC boARD
The academic board comprises academic kaihautū, purutanga mauri, the librarian, the academic programmes registrar, the tumuaki and student representation. Each area has an alternate member, in the event that the member cannot attend a meeting.
kaiĀWHina
They include purutanga mauri who provide guidance about kaupapa and tikanga, visiting tutors who add intellectual rigour and broaden scholarly attributes, and kuia and kaumātua who devote time and energy. Kaiāwhina come from iwi throughout Aotearoa and include members of the three founding iwi (Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira) of this Wānanga. Collectively, this special group of people provides a network for Te Wānanga o Raukawa that extends across the nation and beyond into the international arena. We have been honoured to have had Māori noted from the Māori world and elsewhere for their scholarship, expertise and contributions to their iwi and Māori generally, but particularly to the resurgence and revival of mātauranga Māori. When we find ourselves enveloped in reasons that prevent attendance at noho or completion of an assignment, we might consider kaiāwhina who ask nothing for the commitment they make to the advancement of mātauranga Māori through this school of learning and its tauira.
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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS * These academic regulations are currently under review and will be updated to our website and the next edition of Te Ara.
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Admission to programmes
• For admission to any of the programmes, applicants must be able to satisfy the kaihautū of the programme, the academic board and Te Mana Whakahaere that they have the background that is appropriate to undertake the programme successfully. • No formal qualifications from educational institutions are required for admission. However, a demonstrated interest in the particular programme is expected. A strong desire to become bilingual should also be demonstrated. • At enrolment the applicant will be counselled on the requirements of study and on the commitment necessary to complete a programme of study. • Full-load students will be required to do Iwi and Hapū studies, Te Reo Studies and the prescribed work for one year for any specialisation. • Students will be required to attend a seminar on “Preparation for Wānanga Studies”. This will take place at noho one.
Enrolment
To enrol in a programme of study the applicant must complete the pre-enrolment requirements, as follows: • Submit an application in writing or online via the website. • If the applicant is also studying at kura the application must include letters of approval and support from the parent or caregiver of the applicant and the tumuaki or principal of the kura. • Applicants who apply as part of a kura arrangement are required to complete their assessments in te reo Māori. • Applicants must demonstrate that they have time available for regular daily study and research at home and for the compulsory residential seminars. • Any person not belonging to the Confederation is acceptable for enrolment. (The studies will emphasise Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, and Te Āti Awa-tanga; however, study of iwi, hapū or marae outside the Confederation is encouraged).
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• Studies require research assistance from hapū and iwi. When applying for admission to a programme, applicants will be interviewed on the support that they have from hapū and iwi for undertaking studies at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. • Applicants will be interviewed on their ability to fulfil the above requirements. • Applicants seeking entry should demonstrate a strong motivation to become bilingual. The level of language competence for entry to the first Māori language total immersion hui (hui rūmaki reo) is a sound knowledge of Waititi’s Te Rangatahi I (or of its equivalent). A good knowledge of Kāretu’s Te Reo Rangatira is a preferred level of entry. Weekly language classes to assist students to achieve this standard and to make early and significant progress with the language are offered. • A student shall be considered enrolled in the programme when the enrolment is confirmed by Te Wānanga o Raukawa. • Applicants need to have access to a computer and the internet for study purposes.
Declaration
Applicants are required to sign a declaration confirming that they have been informed of, and understand, the requirements of the study, and that they commit to: • Attend and participate at scheduled noho and classes • Complete assessments by the due dates • Pay the fees when due.
Changes to enrolment
Requests to make changes to a confirmed enrolment must be made in writing to Ratonga Ākonga (Student Services).
Withdrawing from a programme of study
If a student wishes to formally withdraw from Te Wānanga o Raukawa, notice must be given in writing, to Ratonga Ākonga.
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Effective withdrawal
If a student fails to attend or to pay fees it may be seen as an effective withdrawal and the student may be withdrawn from the study programme.
Returning students or re-enrolments
Applicants who wish to re-enrol in a programme where they have previously enrolled but not attended or completed the study must: • Make a special application to the kaihautū of the programme providing valid reasons for prior non-completion of the papers and • Clearly demonstrate how they will fulfill the requirements of the study. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis and will only be approved where the kaihautū is confident that the commitment will be fulfilled.
Cross Crediting and Recognition of Prior Learning
Where it is appropriate, Te Mana Whakahaere will credit to a student’s programme of study successful studies undertaken elsewhere, as well as relevant learning and experience. However, at this stage no reciprocity can be guaranteed for students of Te Wānanga o Raukawa who seek to enrol at other institutions. Each case will be treated individually on its merits in accordance with the following procedure: • The applicant is required to make a written submission to the kaihautū. A certified transcript of results and of relevant course prescriptions from places of previous study, or other relevant evidence, is to be submitted with the application. • The kaihautū is to advise the Academic Board of the application and recommend a course of action. a. In the event of a positive recommendation, endorsement
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by Te Mana Whakahaere is to be sought. b. In the event of a negative recommendation, the applicant may appeal to the Academic Board for further consideration. The Board shall make its recommendation to Te Mana Whakahaere whose decision shall be final.
Assessment
The assessment requirements will be distributed to students at the commencement of each course. Assessment may include the following: • Attendance and participation at class including contributing to discussion and other class exercises. • Assignments, essays and / or presentations requiring a review of the readings and lectures to illustrate understanding of principles and techniques. The research assignment and project requirements will be specified at the commencement of each programme or part thereof. Research assignments and projects must be submitted by the specified due date. The work will be assessed by tutors and graded from “excellent” to “satisfactory” or marked as “incomplete”. Students whose work is marked “incomplete” may resubmit it at a later date. The appropriate tutor is to ensure that: • The student is advised of the reasons for the invitation that the work be resubmitted and a date is set by which the revised assignment is to be submitted. • If the revised piece is unacceptable, there is to be a conference with the student, the tutor and the tumuaki or his/her nominee to determine what difficulties are preventing the student from completing the work satisfactorily within the time prescribed and what action would be appropriate. It is important to Te Wānanga o Raukawa that every effort be made to advance students through to the successful conclusion of their programmes.
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• However, there will be occasions when withdrawal is the appropriate course of action. The options are that the student be: • Given one further, and final, opportunity to complete the assignment within a time period set by the conference. • Given the opportunity, if appropriate, to complete the assessment orally in Māori or English. • Advised to withdraw from the programme. While emphasis is placed on written work, there are courses for which demonstrations or presentations are required. As a general policy kaihautū and tutors of programmes are encouraged to promote and accept alternative ways of demonstrating that the learning outcomes have been achieved.
Assessment Appeal
Any student who feels that the circumstances of assessment processes have caused him or her to suffer academic disadvantage may appeal to the convenor of the academic board.
Assessment and standards expected of students
• As part of the teaching/learning process, outputs of excellence are desired and for some this comes earlier and is sustained; for all, it is a lifelong pursuit in one dimension of life or another. • Te Wānanga o Raukawa is committed to the maintenance of programme content and standards, which are acceptable to other parts of the academic community, and will seek advice from appropriate independent teachers, researchers and other professionals and employ performance indicators, which are appropriate. • Te Wānanga o Raukawa tries to ensure that the assessment procedures evoke a positive and favourable response from students. There are students who complete thework satisfactorily and may gain formal recognition for excellent results, and there
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are those whose work is continuing but incomplete. Graduation depends on completion of all programme work within the specified time limits. • All assessments are based on accomplishments (to an acceptable level) reflected in one or more of the following: ○○ Attendance and participation in class work ○○ Assignments and essays ○○ Study projects ○○ Examinations in subjects where results are able to be assessed as “correct” or “incorrect” ○○ Presentations Te Wānanga o Raukawa is reluctant to use written examinations, or other forms of assessment, which may lead to a pass/fail mentality. Where written work is not of an acceptable standard, the student is encouraged to commit more time and effort to it and is given supervision. In these cases the student’s overall performance is assessed by the programme kaihautū and the tumuaki, and if necessary the student is counseled regarding his or her ability to complete the programme.
Assignment due dates
• Assignments are due on the dates shown in the ngā akoranga for the respective paper and programme. Students who are unable to submit their assignments before the due date must apply to the programme kaihautū, in writing, for an extension. Applications are to be submitted prior to the assignment due date. • The student is responsible for ensuring Te Wānanga o Raukawa receives assignments.
Marking of assignments submitted after the due date Although every effort is made to mark assignments submitted after the published due date in the prescribed timeframe, it may take longer than the usual allocated time.
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Internal matairua (moderation) and review
The programme kaihautū has overall responsibility for coordinating the contribution of presenters, including kaiāwhina, in terms of programme content, scheduling of classes and organising any field trips or other group activities. There is close communication between presenters, the programme kaihautū and the tumuaki to ensure that course material is current and is available to students through the library. There is also frequent communication among them regarding the progress of individual students, with identification of particular needs or strengths. Auditing of presentations by the programme kaihautū or the tumuaki is welcomed as an indication of support and interest, and provides the basis of internal moderating at the peer level. Te Wānanga o Raukawa is testing alternative forms of moderation in which students participate. Some of the principles to be embodied are: • That students not be asked to pass judgement on their mātua group (many of their tutors will be in this group) • That student evaluation and other moderation questionnaires not be anonymous (kia kōrero, kia mahi awatea). The academic board is directing this work and will seek advice from the kaihautū and other staff of the programme.
External matairua (moderation) and review
• Independent teachers, researchers and other professionals will be invited to review examples of students work in order to assist in the compilation of a report to the advisory board on the standard of programme content, presentation and assessment. External moderators will be appointed to review assessment procedures and decisions and comment on standards, both expected and achieved. Each year the programme kaihautū will compile these commentaries into a report which will be provided to, and considered by an advisory board and forwarded to Te Mana Whakahaere.
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â€˘â€ƒThe advisory board consists of people from various areas of the community who have an interest in a particular programme. This may include the programme monitor and/or moderator. The tumuaki, or nominee, is to be a member of each advisory board. The work of the advisory board will complement the monitoring activities of the NZQA and provide guidance on course content and presentation and on student assessment and other matters.
International connections and programme links
Our orientation has been to institutions which have programmes in Indigenous studies or who have on their staff scholars with research interests in Indigenous educational and other developments. This focus is likely to continue. It is probable that these are the institutions with which we will discover common curriculum and development interests. We have a great deal to learn about ourselves and we anticipate that most of our energies will be put into research and case studies at home. We don’t expect that a lot of resources will be directed in studies of other societies. However, there will be scope for international joint ventures with Indigenous institutions, in particular. These are likely to be manifested in staff exchanges and in the joint promotion of seminars and conferences.
Normal progression
Before admission to any programme is permitted, all pre-requisites for that programme must have been satisfied. Where a programme is taught in parts, the pre-requisites for any part must be fulfilled before a student may be admitted to that part.
Compassionate consideration
The Academic Board and Te Mana Whakahaere will consider applications for compassionate passes on the recommendation of the tumuaki. An application may be made in cases where a student is prevented from completing an assessment or requirement of
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their study programme because of an illness or injury, or some other exceptional circumstance beyond their control. Applications will only be granted where it will appropriately recognise the accomplishment of the student and not create inequities or diminish the mana of the degree. In all cases the student will firstly endeavour to seek an extension to the assessment due date or another opportunity to complete the assessment. Where this is not practical or possible the application for compassionate consideration may be made.
Posthumous award of qualifications
The Academic Board and Te Mana Whakahaere will consider applications to confer an award of a qualification to a deceased student in cases where a student has completed at least 80% of the requirements for each area of study they are enrolled in, within an appropriate timeframe, and it is considered by the applicable kaihautū that the student would otherwise have completed their work satisfactorily by the due date.
Process for application of compassionate consideration or posthumous awards of a qualification
1. The application is to be made, in writing, including all appropriate documentation, to the programme kaihautū. 2. The kaihautū will take into consideration the student’s performance prior to the event and the likelihood of the student to have satisfactorily completed the work had they undertaken the assessment. The programme kaihautū will consider applications and forward the applications, including a recommendation, to the tumuaki. 3. The tumuaki will consider the application and make a recommendation to the Academic Board and Te Mana Whakahaere.
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The tumuaki or nominee will advise the student (or in the case of posthumous award, the whānau) of the decision of Te Mana Whakahaere.
Transition Arrangements
Students who have completed, or who are transferring from diploma or degree programmes at Te Wānanga o Raukawa may be credited with the iwi and hapū studies they have successfully completed. Those papers for which they gain credit may entitle them to exemption from attendance at that session. However, students will be required to meet any additional assessment requirements on time, as specified in the course outline.
The award of the certificate/diploma/degree
There will be no distinctions made with respect to the award of the certificate/diploma/degree with classes of honours or merit or distinction. The certificate/diploma/degree will be awarded if all the requirements are met and all completed research assignments and projects are acceptable.
Further studies
For those students who complete a programme and wish to undertake further studies at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, there are various options available. • Upon completion of a poupou (certificate) programme, students may apply to pursue a one year heke (diploma) • Upon completion of a first year heke (diploma) programme, students may apply to do a further two to three years of study to complete a poutuarongo (bachelors) degree. • Alternatively, the student who performs well and demonstrates high academic potential may choose to seek admission into one of the tāhuhu (masters) programmes. • Students may need to do further preparation for admission to a tāhuhu programme.
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Fees
Student fees are set according to the component costs of their programme. The fee may vary according to the resources and activities of their particular programme. For a full break down and explanation of your total fee, contact Ratonga Ākonga 0800 WANANGA (0800 9262 642).
Payment of fees
Payment of all fees must be made within six weeks of the invoice date.
Refund of fees
A proportion of the fees paid may be refunded in some instances as follows: • If Te Wānanga o Raukawa receives notice of withdrawal within 28 days of the official course start date, the fees paid will be refunded less a 10% administration fee and also less the cost of any resources and services provided, for example noho costs, readings, te reo resources and in some cases IT items. • Should a student give notice of withdrawal after the 28-day period there will be no refund of fees.
Completions data
If the withdrawal is received within 28-days of the start date the fees will be refunded to the payer less a 10% administration fee. SAC funding will not be claimed and non-completion will not be included in the completions data. Withdrawals received after 28-days from the start date will be actioned but will not be eligible for a fees refund. SAC funding may still be claimed and the non-completion will be included in the completions data.
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Queries
If you have any queries or special requests regarding withdrawals and/or refund of fees please outline these in writing and forward to our Student Fees Officer. Student Fees Officer Tiaki Rawa, Office of Finance Te Wānanga o Raukawa PO Box 119 ŌTAKI 5542
Eligibility for and progress in Postgraduate Studies
• For admission to postgraduate studies applicants must be able to satisfy the kaihautū, the Academic Board and Te Mana Whakahaere that they have the appropriate background for the successful undertaking of graduate studies in all of the fields of the programme. • Persons with or without qualifications earned at universities or other tertiary institutions, who are able to demonstrate from their studies, research, writing or other activities that they are competent to undertake graduate level studies in one or more areas of mātauranga Māori or whakahaere will be considered for admission. • Candidates will be interviewed in depth by the kaihautū. • Applicants for the Tāhuhu Mātauranga Māori must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient competence in the Māori language to participate effectively in seminars conducted in Māori and their credentials must, in addition, provide evidence of the ability to undertake research and write (in Māori), at an advanced level, research in the field of mātauranga Māori. These seminars, which form part of the graduate programme in mātauranga Māori, require adequate preparation for and active participation in the seminars on mātauranga Māori. The topics vary from year to year; the central theme is mātauranga Māori.
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• Beyond the tāhuhu level of study, a small number of exceptionally well-suited people may be invited to undertake research, workshops, study and writing toward a tohu known as te kāurutanga.
Disputes
Te Mana Whakahaere will attempt to administer the affairs and regulations of Te Wānanga o Raukawa with fairness, common sense, good faith, integrity, flexibility and generosity and it is hoped that students and other interested parties will adopt the same approach in their dealings with Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
Personal records
Official records are maintained for each student including information on: • The quality and acceptability of assignments handed in and their overall progress • Their attendance and performance at residential hui
Internal procedure for Minor Changes
Any proposals for minor changes either by modification of the prescriptions for continuing programmes that do not affect the predominant character of those programmes or additions or deletions of individual courses within the schedule of courses will go to the Academic Board and Te Mana Whakahaere. If agreed, the proposed changes would then be sent to NZQA with explanatory notes.
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