Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Public Health
Public Health
A course by
Massey University
Explore Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the foundation for public health work in Aotearoa New Zealand in this 10-week online micro-credential.
NZ$590
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Describe the historical context and significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Understand and articulate the historical background and importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Explain the provisions and principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
About This Course
This micro-credential explores Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the foundation for public health work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through structured learning, participants will develop an essential understanding of the historical context and significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a critical analysis of its articles, provisions, and principles, and examine implications for health and wellbeing. This includes a particular focus on understanding and addressing the ongoing impacts of colonisation on Māori health outcomes. The course equips public health workforce participants with foundational knowledge for Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led approaches and implementation in practice.
Course Content
- Historical context and significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Critical analysis of Te Tiriti articles, provisions, and principles
- Implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for health and wellbeing
- Ongoing impacts of colonisation on Māori health outcomes
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led frameworks in public health
Build towards these roles
Strengthen knowledge and capability for public health workers in Aotearoa New ZealandDemonstrate competence in Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led practice within health workplaces
Build skills in these industries
Public healthHealth and Wellbeing
