NCEA Level 3 Te Ao Haka
L3TAH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Fraito, Ms M. Sasaki.
Recommended Prior LearningAny interest or passion for kapahaka. Participation in a competitive roopu for kapahaka at a Junior or Senior level is an advantage.
All Students who opt in for Te Ao Haka 2025 are expected to take part in our competitive kapahaka, for Te Hautoka. whānau are encouraged to come in for hui if there are any questions.
Te Ao Haka is a culturally responsive art form, providing opportunities for all ākonga to engage in Māori culture, language and traditional practice. Te Ao Haka is founded on traditional knowledge, but is progressive in the development and evolution of the art form.
Intrinsic to Te Ao Haka are culture, language and identity. Te Ao Haka is a vehicle used to wānanga and communicate culture, tikanga, knowledge systems and iwi traditions. Te Ao Haka is enabling and centres around the importance of family, marae, iwi, hapū and waka through connection with the past, present and future. This belonging gives ākonga a purpose to strive towards and achieve to their full potential, including empowering them to have fun and enjoy the performing arts.
Ākonga who engage with Te Ao Haka recognise that pride in their culture also comes with a responsibility to create a positive space for others to continue expressing themselves in developing their craft. Therefore, ākonga are able to understand their contributions to the art form.