Welcome to Kōkiri Training Centre

Kōkiri is a kaupapa Māori Private Training Establishment (PTE) dedicated to delivering high-quality, NZQA-accredited education programmes that empower learners, whānau, and communities across Aotearoa.

Grounded in tikanga, mātauranga Māori and manaakitanga, our approach is holistic, inclusive, and whānau-centred. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your skills, Kōkiri offers learning that transforms lives.

Our Courses

Kōkiri delivers a unique suite of Certificate programmes designed to support whānau ora, cultural identity, and community resilience. We specialise in kaupapa Māori qualifications that are practical, flexible, and delivered in ways that suit you. Our current NZQA-accredited offerings include:

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Study

Certificate in
Mahinga Kai (Level 3)

Learn traditional and modern food growing and gathering practices with Kōkiri’s Mahinga Kai Level 3 Certificate. Gain hands-on skills in maara kai, foraging, and kai sustainability grounded in mātauranga Māori.

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Tauira and Tutor

Study

Certificate in Whānau Ora (Level 3)

Grow your skills to support whānau wellbeing.
Our Level 3 Certificate is a Full-Time 20-week, NZQA-accredited programme designed for those who want to make a difference in their communities.

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Tauira

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Certificate in Whānau Ora (Level 4)

Advance your skills in whānau-centred practice with Kōkiri’s NZQA-accredited Level 4 Whānau Ora Certificate. Learn to lead, advocate, and support whānau wellbeing through kaupapa Māori approaches.

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Our Courses

Kōkiri delivers a unique suite of Certificate programmes designed to support whānau ora, cultural identity, and community resilience. We specialise in kaupapa Māori qualifications that are practical, flexible, and delivered in ways that suit you. Our current NZQA-accredited offerings include:
Photo of a Hand reaching Vegetable Garden

Study

Certificate in
Mahinga Kai (Level 3)

Learn traditional and modern food growing and gathering practices with Kōkiri’s Mahinga Kai Level 3 Certificate. Gain hands-on skills in maara kai, foraging, and kai sustainability grounded in mātauranga Māori.

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Tauira and Teacher

Study

Certificate in Whānau Ora (Level 3)

Grow your skills to support whānau wellbeing.
Our Level 3 Certificate is a Full-Time 20-week, NZQA-accredited programme designed for those who want to make a difference in their communities.

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Tauira on Laptop

Study

Certificate in Whānau Ora (Level 4)

Advance your skills in whānau-centred practice with Kōkiri’s NZQA-accredited Level 4 Whānau Ora Certificate. Learn to lead, advocate, and support whānau wellbeing through kaupapa Māori approaches.

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Health and wellbeing are the foundation to a life well-lived. Hauora is a Māori view of health, unique to Aotearoa, and covers the physical, mental, social and spiritual needs.

Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri a muri ake nei

For us and our children after us