TOA: Taonga Tākaro Wānanga: Embedding Māori Games into your
practice.
Aim/Goal: to enable people to incorporate Māori perspectvies of physical activity into their practice
with rangatahi.
Who is this kaupapa for and what is it all about?
This kaupapa is for anyone who wishes to utilise Kaupapa Māori methods in physical activity. It is
specifically targetted at teachers and facilitators who engage with rangatahi and will provide you
with some of the fundamental tools for scaffolding Taonga Tākaro like kīorahi. This interactive
workshop will demonstrate different methods to develop cultural, spiritual and physical activity with
rangatahi in a whānau environment.
How do I get involved?
Simply fill out the attached registration form and post or email to:
TOAsports, Te Puna Wānaka, ARA Institute of Canterbury, PO Box 540, Christchurch
[email protected]
There are limited spaces so please be quick.
What is the cost?
This kaupapa will be a free event.
When?
Thursday the 23rd of March, 9am-330pm.
Where?
Te Puna Wānaka, ARA Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch, corner of Williams and Conventry off
Barbadoes. Please gather outside the wharenui for the mihi whakatau.
What do I need to bring?
Appropriate clothing for physcial activity; comfortable shirt, shorts, shoes (non-marking indoor shoes
maybe needed if weather is bad outside) and a desire to learn . Kai will be provided.
Glossary of Māori words
Kaupapa
Topic, matter
Kaupapa Māori
Māori approach
Kīorahi
Māori ball game
Rangatahi
youth
Taonga Tākaro
Traditional Māori games
Wānanga
to meet and discuss, seminar
Whānau
Family
TOA: Taonga Tākaro Wānanga Registration
Q1. Full Name:
_______________________________________________________
Q2. DOB:
______________________
Q4. Ethnicity:
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Q5. Iwi:
_______________________________________________________
Q6. School
_______________________________________________________
Q7. Mobile/Email:
_______________________________________________________
Q3. Male/Female: ________________
Q8. Do you have any previous injuries or health related conditions that could effect your
participation?
 Yes- Please list below
 No
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Q9. Do you have any allergies; food or otherwise?
 Yes- Please list below
 No
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. In the case of emergency, please provide an emergency contact.
Name:
_______________________________________________________________
Relationship: _______________________________________________________________
Contact #:
_______________________________________________________________
Q11. Why are you wanting to attend the Toa: Taonga Tākaro Wānanga?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Q12. Please list any other requirements and or information you may require below.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Q 14. Signature of participant (over 18 years of age)
Signature:
_______________________________
Date: _____________________
Q 13. Parent/Guardian consent (If under 18 years of age)
I ______________________________________________________ give permission for
____________________________________ to attend the Toa: Taonga Tākaro Wānanga.
Signature:
____________________________
Date: _____________________
Post or email the completed form to:
TOAsports
Te Puna Wānaka
ARA Institute of Canterbury
PO Box 540
Christchurch
P: 0800 24 24 76 E: [email protected]