Te Reo Māori

Explore te reo Māori from beginner to diploma level, and gain an understanding of history and tikanga.

Whitireia offers options to learn te reo Māori from beginner level, with the self-directed Te Hiringa o Te Reo, an introductory certificate in full-time and night class options, or the full-time National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 5)

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Te Hiringa o Te Reo →

Learn te reo Māori at your own pace with a workbook and recordings through this free beginner’s programme. Study wherever, whenever. Start anytime from February onwards.

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New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) (Level 1) →

Start your journey in te reo. Gain basic language skills to communicate in te reo Māori in familiar everyday situations. Ideal for beginners and if you want skills and knowledge to support your role in the public or private sector. You can progress to higher-level programmes to explore te reo further.

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New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) (Level 2) →

Gain language skills to communicate in familiar everyday contexts as well as in Māori environments where you feel comfortable. Build knowledge for roles in the public sector or in areas such as tourism, radio or kohanga reo.

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New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) (Level 3) →

For learners with an intermediate level ability in te reo. Use your language skills with independence and confidence in a range of environments such as whānau, marae, community, workplace or academic contexts.

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New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) (Level 4) →

Build the skills and confidence to communicate fluently in less familiar situations. Develop your skills in using te reo in everyday contexts and in broader aspects of te ao Māori.

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