Program Overview

Programme Overview

Start your journey in te reo. Gain basic language skills to communicate in te reo Māori in familiar everyday situations. Ideal for beginners or 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.

Programme Details

Level

1

Campus

Porirua

Start Date

09/02/2026

Duration

36 weeks, part-time (one 2-hour class a week)

Domestic Fees

FREE

Programme Outline

This programme is designed to provide a solid foundation for learners who have little to no te reo Māori knowledge.

Courses

• Mana Tangata Tahi: Acknowledges the potential of each learner along with their inherent ability to learn past and present applications of te reo and tikanga for future prosperity.
• Mana Whenua Tahi: Recognises the importance of tribal affiliation, identity, tribal resources, tribal environs, stories, sayings, and dialectal variations as essential to future sustainability.
• Mana Reo Tahi: This mātāpono acknowledges learner potential and perseverance to acquire, grow, develop, and use multiple reo and tikanga literacies accurately and competently.
• Mana Ao Tūroa Tahi: Mana Ao Tūroa supports the acquisition of knowledge and skills leading to proficiency, excellence, attainment, and future accomplishments.

Career Options

• Participate in the maintenance and development of te reo amongst whānau, hapū and community
• Basic understanding of te reo that can be utilised in areas of employment, in public and private sectors
• Contribution to community and cultural roles

Entry Requirements

• Open entry
• International: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent

Related Study Options

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