Dannevirke residents are now able to take Maori studies as part of a new education initiative.
Te Wananga o Tamaki Nui a Rua and Universal College of Learning (UCOL) have been working in partnership to deliver the Certificate in Maori Studies Level 4 in Dannevirke.
UCOL head of education Bridget Percy said she was excited to be working with the Dannevirke community to deliver programmes that they wanted.
"Being able to work with the local community to help meet their needs is very important to UCOL.
"We hope this is the first of many opportunities to support the learning needs in the Tararua District."