Kōkiri is a kaupapa Māori Private Training Establishment (PTE) offering NZQA-accredited education programmes and whānau navigation services that uplift and empower individuals, whānau, and communities across Aotearoa.
Our approach is holistic and whānau-centred, with a strong focus on cultural safety, practical support, and meaningful outcomes. Whether you're beginning your learning journey or seeking support to navigate life’s challenges, Kōkiri is here to walk alongside you.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Kōkiri offers Navigation services to help whānau access support, understand their rights, and achieve their goals with culturally safe guidance. These services are available to all community members, not just students, though some services have internal processes to determine eligibility and suitability. We encourage whānau to reach out and see how we can help.
If you’ve been injured and are unsure what support you’re entitled to, our ACC Navigation service is here to help. We work alongside you and your whānau to:
* Understand your rights and ACC entitlements
* Navigate the claims process
* Access the right supports, services, and treatments
Our service is focused on making the ACC system easier to understand and access. Whether your claim has just started or you’re stuck partway through - Get in touch today!
Whānau Ora Navigation is a service that partners with individuals and whānau to identify their goals and aspirations, and to connect them with the services, resources, and support they need to thrive.
Access to Whānau Ora Navigation at Kōkiri is determined through an internal process. This ensures that our support is targeted, sustainable, and aligned with the intent of Whānau Ora – to enable transformational change led by whānau, for whānau. Please fill in the referral form below to be considered for this service.
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.
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.
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.
Whānau Ora Navigation is a service that partners with individuals and whānau to identify their goals and aspirations, and to connect them with the services, resources, and support they need to thrive.
Access to Whānau Ora Navigation at Kōkiri is determined through an internal process. This ensures that our support is targeted, sustainable, and aligned with the intent of Whānau Ora – to enable transformational change led by whānau, for whānau. Please fill in the referral form below to be considered for this service.
If you’ve been injured and are unsure what support you’re entitled to, our ACC Navigation service is here to help. We work alongside you and your whānau to:
*Understand your rights and ACC entitlements
*Navigate the claims process
*Access the right supports, services, and treatments
Our service is focused on making the ACC system easier to understand and access. Whether your claim has just started or you’re stuck partway through - Get in touch today!
