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Tom Roa

Professor

Te Pua Wananga ki te Ao

Orcid identifier0000-0002-3774-7891
  • Professor
    Te Pua Wananga ki te Ao
  • Research Associate
    Te Puna Haumaru New Zealand Centre for Security and Crime Science
  • +64 7 838 4649 (Work)
  • University of Waikato, HAMILTON, New Zealand

TEACHING & SUPERVISION

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COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational Māori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of language associated with certain cultural functions, such as mihimihi, as well as tasks such as thanking people, farewelling, communicating personal information, and naming everyday objects.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational Māori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of language associated with certain cultural functions, such as mihimihi, as well as tasks such as thanking people, farewelling, communicating personal information, and naming everyday objects.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
An introductory paper for students with little or no knowledge of the Māori language which provides basic everyday language such as: greetings, farewells, focusing on family relationships, numbers, time, shopping, talking about a trip and commands.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI112, developing a complexity in language skills required in the communication of detailed travel directions, describing internal and external characteristics of a person and describing objects.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
This paper concentrates on examining and analysing proverbial, prophetic and colloquial sayings within Māori culture. Ko te hāngaitanga o tēnei pepa, he matapaki, he wānanga i ngā pepeha, whakataukī, huahuatau me ngā kupu whakaari a te Māori.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
I tua atu o MAORI212, arotahi ai tēnei akoranga ki te whakahōhonu, whakawhānui ake i te reo me ngā pūkenga o te ākonga ki te tuhituhi, ki te whakawhitiwhiti kōrero, ki te whakaatu me te whakamārama i ngā kaupapa rerekē o ngā horopaki o te ao tawhito, te ao hou hoki. This paper builds on the language acquired in MAORI212 further developing a complexity of language skills required in a wide range of contexts.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
This paper examines the philosophical underpinnings of seminal tikanga Māori concepts, and their influence both historically and in contemporary Māori culture.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
This paper examines contemporary issues facing natural resource management among indigenous peoples with a particular focus on the experiences of Māori and Pacific peoples.
COURSE TAUGHT
10 Nov 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
Ko te kaupapa o tēnei pepa he whakawhānui, he whakapakari i te taha kōrero, whakarongo, pānui, tuhituhi hoki. Katoa ngā āhuatanga o tēnei o ngā whakaakoranga kei te reo Māori. Ki te whakapau te tangata i ōna kaha ki ēnei whakaritenga, ka nui ake te āhei o te tangata ki te whakapuaki whakaaro-ā-waha, ā-tuhituhi hoki, ahakoa he aha te kaupapa.
COURSE TAUGHT
29 Sep 2025 - 26 Oct 2025
I tua atu o MAORI311, ko tā tēnei pepa he āta kuhu ki roto i ētahi rangahau e hāngai nei ki te whaikōrero me te karanga, waihoki, ka kuhuna ngā kano āhuatanga o te reo tonu, arā te kīwaha, te whakataukī me ngā tongikura. I kō atu i ēnei, ka arohaehaetia ngā manukura Māori. This paper builds on the language acquired in MAORI311 broadening the student(s) understanding and appreciation of whaikōrero and karanga, whilst focusing on certain intricacies of the language pertaining to idiomatic expressions and proverbs. Characteristics of influential Māori leadership will also be examined.
COURSE TAUGHT
25 Aug 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
I tua atu o MAORI212, arotahi ai tēnei akoranga ki te whakahōhonu, whakawhānui ake i te reo me ngā pūkenga o te ākonga ki te tuhituhi, ki te whakawhitiwhiti kōrero, ki te whakaatu me te whakamārama i ngā kaupapa rerekē o ngā horopaki o te ao tawhito, te ao hou hoki. This paper builds on the language acquired in MAORI212 further developing a complexity of language skills required in a wide range of contexts.
COURSE TAUGHT
14 Jul 2025 - 17 Aug 2025
This paper builds on the skills acquired in MĀORI211, developing further language skills required in Māori for communication about feelings, emotions, and describing the weather.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational Māori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of language associated with certain cultural functions, such as mihimihi, as well as tasks such as thanking people, farewelling, communicating personal information, and naming everyday objects.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper extends the language and communication skills developed in MAORI111 to include the language of mealtimes, instructions/commands, expression/idioms, describing clothing and parts of the body, and a variety of Marae protocol.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper will explore the impact of colonisation on indigenous languages and examine a range of current and historic language revitalisation initiatives, with a particular focus on Te Reo Māori.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper will explore the impact of colonisation on indigenous languages and examine a range of current and historic language revitalisation initiatives, with a particular focus on Te Reo Māori.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI211, developing further language skills required in Māori for communication about feelings, emotions, and describing the weather.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
I tua atu o MAORI311, ko tā tēnei pepa he āta kuhu ki roto i ētahi rangahau e hāngai nei ki te whaikōrero me te karanga, waihoki, ka kuhuna ngā kano āhuatanga o te reo tonu, arā te kīwaha, te whakataukī me ngā tongikura. I kō atu i ēnei, ka arohaehaetia ngā manukura Māori. This paper builds on the language acquired in MAORI311 broadening the student(s) understanding and appreciation of whaikōrero and karanga, whilst focusing on certain intricacies of the language pertaining to idiomatic expressions and proverbs. Characteristics of influential Māori leadership will also be examined.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper is intended for students who have completed Māori language proficiency to intermediate level or higher. The emphasis will be on developing oral and critical skills in the use of the Māori language and English with particular attention on the critical examination and understanding of composition styles, including performance of poetic genres. Ko tā tēnei pepa, he whakamātau i te ngao o te ākonga ki te waitī o te ahurea auaha o te pao, o te rotarota, o ngā kōrero waitā o tāukiuki, ā, ka wetekina hoki i ngā kōrero mōteatea a ngā tohunga whakairo kupu o te ao Māori me te ao whānui tonu.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
Ka tirohia nga tuhinga tawhito, hou hoki me te ahua o te whakatakoto-a-tuhi i te whakaaro, ahakoa reo Māori, reo Pakeha hoki. Ko te whakapakari i te reo-a-tuhi o te akonga kia taunga hoki ki te whai i te aronga o te korero i tuhia tetahi o nga aronga. Kia tutuki pai nei whakaritenga ka nui ake te ahei o nga akonga ki te: panui i te kupu i nga rerenga korero; whakapakeha, whakamāori tika i te kupu a-tuhi, a-waha hoki; kapo i te wairua o te reo tuhi; whai i te tikanga o te whakamāori, whakapakeha ahakoa tuhi, ahakoa korero-a-waha; tuhi korero ma roto mai i te reo tuhi ikeike matatau. Ka whangaihia atu hoki te akonga ki nga momo kirehu hei whakakiki mana i tana kete korero ki te kupu rerehua e eke ai te reo ki ona tapuhipuhi.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Jun 2025 - 6 Jul 2025
This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI112, developing a complexity in language skills required in the communication of detailed travel directions, describing internal and external characteristics of a person and describing objects.
COURSE TAUGHT
21 Apr 2025 - 25 May 2025
This paper extends the language and communication skills developed in MAORI111 to include the language of mealtimes, instructions/commands, expression/idioms, describing clothing and parts of the body, and a variety of Marae protocol.
COURSE TAUGHT
10 Mar 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
An introduction to the theoretical and practical components of kapa haka as a means of communication and cultural expression in the Māori world.
COURSE TAUGHT
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational Māori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of language associated with certain cultural functions, such as mihimihi, as well as tasks such as thanking people, farewelling, communicating personal information, and naming everyday objects.
COURSE TAUGHT
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational Māori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of language associated with certain cultural functions, such as mihimihi, as well as tasks such as thanking people, farewelling, communicating personal information, and naming everyday objects.