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The Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Wh膩nau Ora qualifications (at levels 1 to 6, excluding university qualifications) have been reviewed as part of the nation-wide mandatory review of qualifications. See information about these reviews below.
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Review in progress
星空传媒 M膩ori Qualifications Services (MQS) is reviewing the following suites of New Zealand Certificates.
Tiaki Kuia, Koroua qualifications at Kaupae 3 and 4
| Title | Level | Credits | Reference number |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua | 3 | 60 | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua | 4 | 120 |
Review plan and terms of reference
2026 Tiaki Kuia, Koroua qualifications review plan [PDF, 188 KB]
Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora qualifications at Kaupae 4 and 5
| Title | Level | Credits | Reference number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora | 4 | 120 | |
| Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora | 5 | 120 |
This review is to ensure that the qualifications remain purposeful, relevant and current aligning with the aspirations of wh膩nau, hap奴, iwi and communities.
Additionally, the review is to ensure that the qualifications are valued in meeting the needs of future learners, employers and stakeholders.
Review plan and terms of reference
Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora review plan [PDF, 194 KB]
Check this page for future updates and information on this review.
Completed reviews
May 2026: Review of Kaupapa M膩ori Public Health New Zealand qualifications
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May 2026: Review of T膩ngata Whaikaha New Zealand qualification
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May 2025 - Review of the Wh膩nau Ora qualifications
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The next review of Wh膩nau Ora qualifications is scheduled for 2030.
December 2023 - Review of Tiaki Kuia, Koroua and Te Pou Tautoko i te Ora New Zealand Qualifications
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November 2020 - Review of the Tiaki Kuia Koroua and Social Services New Zealand Qualifications
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November 2020 - Review of the Kaupapa M膩ori Public Health, and Te T奴膩papa Hei Whai i te Ao M膩rama qualifications
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November 2020 - Review of the Wh膩nau Ora Qualifications
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January 2016 - Review of Hauora qualifications
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May 2011 - Review of Hauora qualifications
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