Māori and Pacific Development

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Māori and Pacific Development provides students with a critical understanding of the field of development (activities that lead to the enhancement of a particular community's well-being), and an introduction to some of the skills necessary for development practice. Māori and Pacific Development is a major within the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development (BMPD) and Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc).

Degrees

Māori and Pacific Development can also be taken as second majors or supporting subjects within most degrees.

School subjects required

You do not need to have studied Māori at secondary school to study it at Waikato.

Other subjects that may interest you

Anthropology, Human Development, Law, New Zealand Studies, Pacific Studies, Psychology, Public Policy.

Career Opportunities

Broadcasting and Journalism
Educationalist
Government Policy Analyst
International Development Practitioner
Iwi and Pacific Development
Māori Creative and Performing Arts
Research Consultant

Potential Employers

Government Departments
Iwi Authorities
Non-governmental Organisations
Private Consultants
Schools and Research
Theatre Companies Institutions

Papers

ANTH102 New Zealand and the Pacific
Social and cultural change in Aotearoa/New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, with special emphasis on national identities, regional relations and global forces.

ECON110 Economics and Society
An introduction to the analysis of social issues from an economics perspective.

MPDV100 Introduction to Development Studies
This paper examines aspects of mainstream development theories and practices characteristic of the First World, and attempts to show how alternative views from the Third and Fourth Worlds have produced new thinking and innovative shifts in development paradigms.

POLS105 People and Policy
This paper explores how governments make decisions and introduces important issues of the day, including immigration, the environment and welfare. Students learn critical skills in analysing arguments about these and other policy topics.

TIKA163 Te Ao Tawhito, Te Ao Hou: Introduction to Traditional and Contemporary Māori Society
A study of Māori myths and traditions, kinship, social organisation and customs with comparisons of traditional and contemporary Māori society, noting changes and adaptions in the cultural context.

TIKA164 Mai Tuawhakarere ki te Ao Hurihuri: Introduction to Traditional and Contemporary Māori Society
An introduction to Māori customs, practices and rituals, from pre-European contact to today. This paper investigates the dynamism of Māori cultural, socio-economic, political and spiritual values.

TTWA150 – Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi
This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into account the interplay of contextual issues of the time.

TTWA171 Tributes and Treaties: The Spirit of Māori and Pacific Business
This paper examines the conciliation of business principles and cultural values and identifies critical success factors in Māori and Pacific business.

200 Level and Beyond
200 and 300 level papers extend students’ language skills to advanced levels and further examine customs of traditional and contemporary Māori society in more detail. Students are also equipped with a critical understanding of development and development practice.