Our Mutual Obligations

The below agreement sets out the expectations of ākonga enrolled in the course, and what they can expect of Piki Te Hauora. 

  • Commitment 

    I commit to attending as many live classes as possible

    For any live classes that I cannot attend, I commit to watching the class recording prior to the next lesson

    I commit to completing all set mahi kainga

    Communication

    I acknowledge that my kaiako is there to help and will reach out if I need support

    I understand that I will engage my kaiako to put a workable plan in place for me if I am considering withdrawing from the program and that a request to cancel my enrolment prior to the course completion will only be considered thereafter

    If I need to withdraw from the program due to loss of employment, medical reason, or other hardship I will demonstrate appropriate proof prior to cessation of payments

    I understand that I will be required to make payment equivalent to 4x week’s tuition if I wish the cancel my enrolment

    Conduct

    I will participate in the interactive live classes

    I will be respectful of the kaiako and ākonga 

    Content

    I acknowledge that content including but not limited to mahi kainga, photographs and videos may be used to promote Piki Te Hauora

  • Commitment

    We will support you to the best of our ability

    We welcome all communication and will respond to same in a timely manner 

    Communication

    We promote open communication where YOU are important. We will value you as an individual and not just as a number.  

    Conduct

    We will exercise respect, compassion, understanding and patience with ākonga

    Content

    We will respect the privacy of all ākonga and to preserve the integrity of all materials created by ākonga through mahi kainga and recorded lessons.

Withdrawal Policy

Purpose & Scope

The purpose of this document is to outline Piki Te Hauora’s policy for handling requests to withdraw from an enrolled Piki Te Hauora Te Reo Course. Enrolees need to be mindful that placements are limited, therefore holding a place in one of our Courses can effectively prevent another person from enrolling, and it is often the case that someone might be turned away, even up to just prior to Course commencement and lose the opportunity to begin this hīkoi with us. Our withdrawal policy therefore reflects the fact that withdrawal from enrolment can mean more than a simple reduction in class numbers, and it is only in special circumstances, as described in the policy, that a refund, or a cessation of direct debits will be applied. Commitment to the Course is deemed to be for the whole Course. 

This policy applies to all Ākonga who have enrolled in a Piki Te Hauora Te Reo Course and seek to withdraw from the entire Course.  

Definitions

Course means any Te Reo course conducted by Piki Te Hauora, delivered either via online or face to face method. 

Ākonga means any individual enrolled in a Piki Te Hauora Te Reo course (‘Course’). 

Confirmed Enrolment means an individual’s enrolment in a Course for which a non-refundable deposit has been paid, deemed current for the duration of the Course.

Withdrawal from the entire Course means termination of an Akonga’s confirmed enrolment in a Course upon the Ākonga’s request. 

Special Circumstances means a set of unforeseen and unpredictable circumstances rendering an Ākonga unable to complete a Course.

Kaiako means teacher of a Piki Te Hauora Course.

Policy

Withdrawal Pre-requisites

An Ākonga may elect to withdraw from the Course without penalty at a cut-off date no later than 2 days prior to commencement of the first scheduled class for their Course, after which the Course is deemed to have commenced. 

An Ākonga must demonstrate that they have made every effort to complete the Course once commenced by the following means, including but not limited to:

  1. Seeking advice from their Kaiako regarding the decision to withdraw.

  2. Discussing with their Kaiako, or Piki Te Hauora administration, alternatives to withdrawal, which may include:

  • Self-directed learning outside of the class times through watching recorded classes and utilising the provided course materials

  • Undertaking to complete the Course via a relevant alternate content delivery method – face to face or online

  • Deferring completion of the Course to a later termAn application to withdraw an enrolment is to be submitted in writing to the Piki Te Hauora administration email address, providing the following details:

    • explicit reason(s) for the request to withdraw

    • any relevant documentary evidence supporting the reason(s) given for their request to withdraw

    Withdrawal will not be permitted unless special circumstances have been demonstrated by the Ākonga. 

    Piki Te Hauora requires 4-weeks’ notice before a withdrawal will be granted, unless otherwise approved by Piki Te Hauora.

    This means that notwithstanding the outcome of an Ākonga’s request to withdraw from a Course, for the four weeks following the date of their submission of a request to withdraw from their Course, monies owing toward completion of the Course will be due and payable.  

    It is at the sole discretion of Piki Te Hauora to determine whether special circumstances have been demonstrated by the Ākonga.

    Notifications

    Piki Te Hauora will advise an Ākonga in writing on the outcome of their application.

    Refunds

    All course payments made in full are not REFUNDABLE BUT RATHER DEFERRED TO FUTURE COURSES IF THE STUDENT IS UNABLE TO CONTINUE WITH THEIR CURRENT INTAKE. Part payment refunds will only be given if it can be demonstrated that Piki Te Hauora have not delivered the opportunity to learn as promised:

    • The ākonga must display that they have communicated their concerns with either their kaiako or Piki Te Hauora staff before applying for a refund to make sure that their is not any misunderstanding or confusion on how to access the lessons and/or resources provided.

    Compliance/Evidence

    It is the responsibility of the Ākonga to provide documentary evidence outlining their special circumstances. 

    Positions Responsible for Implementing Policy

    • Piki Te Hauora Management

    • Piki Te Hauora Administration 

For any withdrawal enquiries please direct them to joshhohua@pikitehauora.com