The University offers teaching qualifications in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary education.

The Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) (BTchg(Early Childhood)) programme is a professional teaching qualification that prepares students for work in a variety of early childhood settings with children from birth to five or six years.

The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (BTchg(Primary)) programme is a professional teaching qualification designed for students wanting to pursue a teaching career in New Zealand primary, middle, composite and intermediate schools. A Māori Medium option is available – Toitū te Reo

A Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg) is available in all sectors (early childhood, primary and secondary) for students who have completed a bachelors degree and who wish to gain a professional teaching qualification.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDipTchg) is available in the primary and secondary sectors for students who wish to gain a professional teaching qualification at a higher academic level.

Qualified early childhood and primary teachers can upgrade their Diploma of Teaching (DipT) to a BTchg. Professional qualifications are also offered for technology teachers who wish to upgrade their qualifications or for experienced tradespeople who want a career change from tradesperson to teacher.

A Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) is also available to prepare high achieving graduates for primary and secondary teaching.

Note:

Students who began their BTchg (Primary) programme in 2023 or 2024 will complete the prescriptions listed in the Teaching entry of the 2023 and 2024 subject regulations.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

Teaching papers

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DLRNG100 Developing Digital Fluency right arrow

This paper offers a foundation for students learning to navigate and communicate effectively through digital learning environments. It incorporates...

15 25A (Online)
EDART100 Engaging with Arts Education in the Community right arrow

This paper aims to develop students’ strength in learning and teaching selected arts disciplines in school and community settings.

15 25A (Block - Tauranga)
LLTED101 An Introduction to Children's Literature right arrow

In this paper we examine children's literature from picturebook to novel; from author to illustrator; from history to modern times. The link between...

15 25A (Online)
MAOED100 Huarahi Matauranga Māori: Historical and Contemporary Approaches to Māori Education right arrow

This paper examines historical and contemporary approaches in Māori education provision in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores policies, practices and...

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25A (Tauranga)
MTHED100 Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics right arrow

This paper provides an introduction to key conceptual understandings in mathematics and connects mathematics with everyday life.

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online)
TEACH101 Ko te Reo me ngā Tikanga o ngā kura right arrow

This paper introduces students to the skills, attitudes and values required of a teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores professional and...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH102 Aotearoa Curriculum in Action right arrow

This paper introduces students to the nature and purpose of early childhood and schooling curriculum in Aotearoa New Zealand, and to theories that...

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEACH111 Introduction to Literacies right arrow

This paper introduces students to what it means to be a teacher and learner of literacy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students will gain an understanding...

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEACH112 Teaching and Learning Mathematics right arrow

This paper introduces students to what it means to be a teacher and learner of mathematics in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students will develop...

15 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Online)
TEEDU100 Concepts of Learning and Teaching 1 right arrow

In this paper, students will examine theories of learning, working with diverse learners and a range of innovative teaching practices.

15 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEEDU101 The Aotearoa New Zealand Educational Context right arrow

This paper examines the educational policies, ideas and processes shaping educational contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand.

15 25X (Online)
TEEDU102 Learning and Development Across the Lifespan right arrow

This paper focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors...

15 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Online)
TEPRO100 Professional Experience 1 (Early Childhood) right arrow

This paper introduces the professional role of the teacher in Early Childhood settings. It provides opportunities for participants to gain a...

15 25X (Online)
TEPRO110 Professional Experience 1 (Primary) right arrow

This paper introduces the professional role of the teacher in primary school settings. It provides opportunities for participants to gain a practical...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
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DLRNG200 Digital Learning: Critical Perspectives and Lifelong Possibilities right arrow

This paper examines educational uses of digital technologies, with an emphasis on learning through electronic networks, including social media. The...

15 25A (Hamilton)
EDART202 Visual Art in Educational Contexts right arrow

The paper explores a chosen art process through exposure to art skills and visual research strategies. It embraces current art education practices...

15 25G (Block - Tauranga)
EDART204 Drama in Educational Contexts right arrow

This paper will introduce students to the key concepts of drama and contribute to the development of specialist skills and dispositions required when...

15 25G (Block)
LLTED200 Learning and Teaching Additional Languages with Children right arrow

This paper explores how languages have been and are being taught in primary education settings around the world, but with special focus on New...

15 25A (Online)
LLTED201 New Zealand Children's Literature right arrow

This paper explores children's literature, establishing familiarity with key and emerging New Zealand writers and illustrators. Skills in visual and...

15 25B (Online)
MAOED200 Hopu Reo Rua: Bilingual Theory and Practice in Māori Education right arrow

This paper explores bilingual acquisition theory and practice and effective Indigenous language and content instruction, with a focus on bilingual...

15 25A (Online)
MAOED221 Curriculum Māori right arrow

A study of approaches to the teaching and learning of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in mainstream and partial or immersion learning programmes. This...

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEACH200 Making Sense of and Exploring the World right arrow

Students will develop critical insights into how children make sense of their worlds. Children's engagement with various learning domains will be...

15 25I (Online)
TEACH201 Te Whariki in Action: Belonging and Contribution right arrow

An understanding of the ways in which early childhood teachers can facilitate children's sense of belonging and contribution within their social and...

15 25I (Online)
TEACH202 Te Whariki in Action: The Multi-modal Child right arrow

This paper focuses on early language acquisition, literacy development and teaching strategies that provide infants, toddlers and young children with...

15 25I (Online)
TEACH203 Te Whariki in Action: Pedagogies for the first 1000 days right arrow

This course focuses on curriculum and pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning with infants and toddlers from pre-birth to three years.

15 25I (Online)
TEACH211 NZ Curriculum in Action: Science right arrow

This paper builds pedagogical practice to support primary students to explore their views of the world through science, to construct and communicate...

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEACH212 NZ Curriculum in Action: Health and Physical Education right arrow

Health and Physical Education is about learning in health and movement contexts to promote the wellbeing of students, others and of society. In...

15 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEACH213 NZ Curriculum in Action: The Arts right arrow

This paper introduces students to the teaching of the Arts learning area in New Zealand Schools, using innovative pedagogy that will engage diverse...

15 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEACH214 Teaching and Learning Mathematics right arrow

This paper introduces students to what it means to be a teacher and learner of mathematics in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Students will develop...

15 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Online)
TEEDU200 Concepts of Learning and Teaching 2 right arrow

This paper builds on the learning and teaching principles and practices examined in TEEDU100 Learning and Teaching 1. Students examine inclusive and...

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEEDU201 Te Hononga Tangata Cultural Dimensions of Education right arrow

This paper prepares students to recognise and understand local and global cultural diversity, and to work competently and confidently in culturally...

15 25D (Hamilton) & 25D (Tauranga) & 25X (Online)
TEPRO200 Professional Experience 2 (Early Childhood) right arrow

This paper allows participants to continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of the professional role of the teacher in an ECE practice...

15 25I (Online)
TEPRO210 Professional Experience 2 (Primary) right arrow

This paper allows participants to continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of the professional role of the teacher in a schooling...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
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DLRNG300 Developing Educational Technologies: Contemporary Social and Educational Issues right arrow

This paper considers the broad range and pace of development in digital technologies, and implications for educators and others involved in...

15 25B (Hamilton)
EDUCA303 Curriculum Perspectives right arrow

This paper examines curriculum conceptions, perspectives, and decision-making, through a range of historical, political and socio-cultural contexts...

15 25A (Hamilton)
MAOED321 Evidence-based Practice in Māori Education right arrow

15 25A (Hamilton)
TEACH300 Assessment and Evaluation right arrow

15 25A (Online)
TEACH301 Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education right arrow

15 25A (Online)
TEACH302 Te Whariki in Action: Agents of Change right arrow

Students develop a repertoire of reflective and research skills that they can employ strategically to evaluate and improve aspects of their...

15 25B (Online)
TEACH310 Evidence-based Practice in Mathematics right arrow

Students develop knowledge and understanding of learning and teaching mathematics with a focus on evidence-based practice and inquiry. Students...

15 25D (Hamilton) & 25D (Tauranga) & 25I (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEACH311 Technology Education in Action right arrow

This paper provides opportunities to develop the skills, attributes, and knowledge required to gain an in-depth understanding of Technology...

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25X (Online)
TEACH312 Social Sciences and Sustainability Education right arrow

This paper engages students through critical reflection of social sciences and sustainability education to develop conceptual and pedagogical...

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEACH313 Evidence-based Practice in English right arrow

15 25D (Hamilton) & 25D (Tauranga) & 25I (Online) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEEDU300 Concepts of Learning and Teaching 3 right arrow

This paper critically examines educational issues, and current and innovative approaches to learning, teaching and assessment. It focuses on teaching...

15 25J (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEPRO300 Professional Experience 3 (Early Childhood) right arrow

This paper allows participants to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the professional role of the teacher in an ECE context and...

30 25I (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEPRO310 Professional Experience 3 (Primary) right arrow

This paper allows participants to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the professional role of the teacher in a primary schooling...

30 25I (Online) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEPRO320 Professional Experience 3 (Secondary) right arrow

This paper allows participants to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the professional role of the teacher in a secondary schooling...

30 25I (Online)
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TEACH400 Te Tamaiti Rerehua: The Multi-modal Child right arrow

This paper focuses on the creative and expressive languages of children including visual arts, literature, language and literacy, music, movement...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEACH401 Te Tūhura i te Aotūroa: Exploring and Making Sense of the World right arrow

This paper provides opportunities for students to build pedagogical practice and develop critical insights into how young children explore and make...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEACH402 Te Ahunga Whāriki: Te Whāriki in Action right arrow

In this paper theories and research on key learning outcomes for children and issues of evaluation and assessment will be investigated with the early...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEACH403 He Kura te Tangata: Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing right arrow

Student-teachers develop critical understandings about diversity, difference and inclusion necessary to work with a diversity of children and...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEACH404 Te Kaiako Pakirehua Ngaio: The Inquiring Teacher (Early Childhood) right arrow

This paper critically explores teaching as inquiry whereby students engage with pedagogical practice through self-review, and examine research and...

15 25M (Hamilton) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEACH410 Ngā Taunakitanga hei Whakamōhio: Evidence-based Practice (Primary) right arrow

This paper focuses on designing evidence-based interventions for literacy and numeracy. Students will analyse and evaluate data and apply specialist...

15 25G (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH411 Ngā Marau Kōtuitui: Connecting the Curriculum (Primary) right arrow

In this paper, students engage with theories, issues, and approaches of curriculum integration. This knowledge and understanding is applied to...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH412 Te Kaiako hei anga Whakamua: The Future-focused Teacher (Primary) right arrow

In this paper, students examine pedagogies associated with learning and teaching in The Arts and Technology. There is also a focus on ways to...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH413 He Kura te Tangata: Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing right arrow

In this paper, students develop knowledge about diversity and inclusion to meet the needs of diverse learners. It also focuses on the health and...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH414 Te Kaiako Pakirehua Ngaio: The Inquiring Teacher (Primary) right arrow

students develop critical knowledge and understanding as contextualised in the Social Sciences Learning Area. The paper introduces educational...

15 25M (Hamilton) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH420 Ngā Taunakitanga hei Whakamōhio: Evidence-based Practice (Secondary) right arrow

This paper focuses on designing evidence-based interventions for junior secondary curriculum learning area(s). Students will analyse and evaluate...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH421 Ngā Marau Kōtuitui: Connecting the Curriculum (Secondary) right arrow

In this paper students engage with theories, issues, and approaches associated with connecting the curriculum. This knowledge and understanding is...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH422 Te Kaiako hei anga Whakamua: The Future-focused Teacher (Secondary) right arrow

This paper focuses on exploring broad issues associated with a futures-oriented education. Students have an opportunity to engage with themes...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH423 He Kura te Tangata: Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing right arrow

In this paper, students develop knowledge about diversity and inclusion to meet the needs of diverse learners. It also focuses on the health and...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH424 Te Kaiako Pakirehua Ngaio: The Inquiring Teacher right arrow

Students develop critical knowledge and understanding of inquiry-based practices, as contextualised in their specialist curriculum subject(s). The...

15 25M (Hamilton) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEEDU401 Te Hononga Pātui ki te Tiriti o Waitangi right arrow

In this paper, students develop te reo Māori competencies and deepen their understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships in education. The...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEEDU402 Ngā Horopaki Whakaako ki Aotearoa: Teaching in the Aotearoa Context right arrow

This paper provides opportunities for inquiry into the complex contexts in which teachers and educators work within Aotearoa. Students examine...

15 25X (Block) & 25X (Block - Tauranga)
TEEDU403 Te Aronga Māori right arrow

In this paper ākonga will develop an understanding of Te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori for teaching in education settings in Aotearoa.

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEPRO400 Wheako Ngaio Kōhungahunga: Professional Experience 1 (Early Childhood) right arrow

This paper provides opportunities for students to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional role and to apply...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEPRO401 Wheako Ngaio Kōhungahunga: Professional Experience 2 (Early Childhood) right arrow

This paper provides further opportunities for students to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional role and to...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEPRO410 Noho-ā-kura: Professional Experience 1 (Primary) right arrow

This paper provides opportunities for students to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional role and to apply...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEPRO411 Noho-ā-kura: Professional Experience 2 (Primary) right arrow

This paper provides further opportunities for students to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional role and to...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25M (Hamilton) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEPRO420 Noho-ā-kura: Professional Experience 1 (Secondary) right arrow

This paper provides opportunities for students to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional role and to apply...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEPRO421 Noho-ā-kura: Professional Experience 2 (Secondary) right arrow

This paper provides further opportunities for students to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional role and to...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25M (Hamilton) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
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TEACH510 Ngā Taunakitanga Hei Whakamōhio: Evidence-based Practice (Primary) right arrow

This paper focuses on designing evidence-based interventions for literacy and numeracy. Students will analyse and evaluate data and apply specialist...

15 25G (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH511 Ngā Marau Kōtuitui: Connecting the Curriculum (Primary) right arrow

In this paper students critically engage with theories, issues, and approaches of curriculum integration. This knowledge and understanding is...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH512 Te Kaiako Hei Anga Whakamua: The Future-focused Teacher (Primary) right arrow

In this paper students critically examine pedagogies associated with learning and teaching in The Arts and Technology. There is also a focus on ways...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH513 He Kura te Tangata: Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing right arrow

In this paper, students develop critical knowledge about diversity and inclusion to meet the needs of diverse learners. It also focuses on the health...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH514 Te Kaiako Pakirehua Ngaio: The Inquiring Teacher (Primary) right arrow

students develop critical knowledge and understanding as contextualised in the Social Sciences Learning Area. The paper critiques educational...

15 25M (Hamilton) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH515 Te Pouako hei Kairangahau Teacher as Researcher right arrow

Students develop understanding of research approaches that inform practitioner decision-making to support learner outcomes.Through an inquiry and...

30 25M (Hamilton) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH520 Ngā Taunakitanga Hei Whakamōhio: Evidence-based Practice (Secondary) right arrow

This paper focuses on designing evidence-based interventions for junior secondary curriculum learning area(s). Students will analyse and evaluate...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH521 Ngā Marau Kōtuitui: Connecting the Curriculum (Secondary) right arrow

In this paper students critically engage with theories, issues, and approaches associated with connecting the curriculum. This knowledge and...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH522 Te Kaiako Hei Anga Whakamua: The Future-focused Teacher (Secondary) right arrow

This paper focuses on exploring broad issues associated with a futures-oriented education. Students have an opportunity to engage with themes...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH523 He Kura te Tangata: Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing right arrow

In this paper, students develop critical knowledge about diversity and inclusion to meet the needs of diverse learners. It also focuses on the health...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH524 Te Kaiako Pakirehua Ngaio: The Inquiring Teacher right arrow

Students plan, implement inquiry processes, and complete original research that reflexively informs practitioner decisions to support learner...

15 25M (Hamilton) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH525 Te Pouako hei Kairangahau Teacher as Researcher right arrow

Students plan, implement inquiry processes, and complete original research that reflexively informs practitioner decisions to support learner...

30 25M (Hamilton) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEEDU501 Te Hononga Pātui ki te Tiriti o Waitangi right arrow

In this paper students develop te reo Māori competencies and deepen their understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships in education. The...

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEEDU502 Ngā Horopaki Whakaako ki Aotearoa: Teaching in the Aotearoa Context right arrow

This paper provides opportunities for critical inquiry into the complex contexts in which teachers and educators work within Aotearoa. Students...

15 25X (Block) & 25X (Block - Tauranga)
TEEDU503 Te Aronga Māori right arrow

In this paper ākonga will develop an understanding of Te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori for teaching in education settings in Aotearoa.

15 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEPRO510 Noho-ā-kura: Professional Experience 1 (Primary) right arrow

This paper provides opportunities for students to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional role and to apply...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEPRO511 Noho-ā-kura: Professional Experience 2 (Primary) right arrow

This paper provides further opportunities for students to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional role and to...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25M (Hamilton) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEPRO520 Noho-ā-kura: Professional Experience 1 (Secondary) right arrow

This paper provides opportunities for students to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional role and to apply...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEPRO521 Noho-ā-kura: Professional Experience 2 (Secondary) right arrow

This paper provides further opportunities for students to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional role and to...

15 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25M (Online) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
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2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 5 Nov 2024 01:00am