Te Reo Māori
Māori Language
Have a voice. Learn to speak te reo Māori with confidence.
Tirohanga whānui
Overview
Our Māori language courses welcome learners at every level.
Start your journey or grow your fluency with flexible study options online, in class, or from home. Programme features vary by qualification, with a clear pathway from Level 1 to Level 9.
Ngā hōtaka e wātea ana
Programmes available
Ngā kaupapa whakataki
Introductory programmes (11)
Levels 1-3
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Papa Reo
Home-based learning
Start your te reo Māori journey at home, with resources and a kaitiaki to support you.
- Level 1
- Home-based
- No fees
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Papa Reo
Online e-Learning
Open for applicationsReady to learn te reo Māori - the Māori language? Start here with the basics of Māori language and practices.
- Level 1
- Online eLearning
- No fees
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Te Ara Reo Māori - Level 1
Full-time Online e-Learning
Open for applicationsFast-track your reo journey with this full-time online programme - less than 5 hours of online class per week and the rest of your study in your own time. Build confidence using everyday te reo Māori, from pronunciation and introductions to practical language you can use every day.
- Level 1
- Online eLearning
- No fees
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Te Ara Reo Māori Level 1
Part-time Online e-Learning
Learn at a slower pace with this part-time programme. Practice te reo Māori basics that you can use every day, from correct pronunciation to greetings, farewells, and introductions.
- Level 1
- Online eLearning
- No fees
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Te Kahupapa o te Reo
Level 1 Reo Māori
Start your reo Māori journey with confidence. Learn how the language works, how it sounds, and why it matters in everyday life.
- Level 1
- Classroom
- No fees
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Te Ara Reo Māori Level 2
Part-time Online e-Learning
Learn at a slower pace with this part-time programme. Start putting your language skills to use and learn how to speak te reo Māori in everyday situations.
- Level 2
- Online eLearning
- No fees
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Te Ara Reo Māori Level 2
Full-time Online e-Learning
Take your reo Māori skills further with this full-time, online programme - less than 5 hours of online class per week and the rest of your study in your own time. Strengthen your confidence speaking te reo Māori in everyday situations while building practical language skills.
- Level 2
- Online eLearning
- No fees
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Te Kahupapa o te Reo
Level 2 Reo Māori
Take your reo Māori to the next level with practical speaking skills and deeper cultural understanding.
- Level 2
- Classroom
- No fees
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Te Ara Reo Māori Level 3
Online e-Learning
Build confidence in your language skills by learning to communicate using te reo Māori.
- Level 3
- Online eLearning
- No fees
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Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo
Level 3 Noho learning
Develop your reo, deepen your cultural understanding, and create a plan for your lifelong reo journey.
- Level 3
- Noho
- No fees
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Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo
Level 3 Classroom learning
Develop your reo, deepen your cultural understanding, and create a plan for your lifelong reo journey.
- Level 3
- Classroom
- No fees
Ngā kaupapa takawaenga
Intermediate programmes (8)
Levels 4-6
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Te Ara Reo Māori Level 4
Online e-Learning
Find your voice in te reo Māori. Learn how to speak confidently in everyday situations.
- Level 4
- Online eLearning
- No fees
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Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo
Level 4 Noho learning
Take your reo to the next level with a programme focused on speaking, connection, and real-world use.
- Level 4
- Noho
- No fees
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Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo
Level 4 Classroom learning
Take your reo to the next level with a programme focused on speaking, connection, and real-world use.
- Level 4
- Classroom
- No fees
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Te Rōnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi
Level 5 Noho learning
From foundation to fluency, develop the skills to speak, think, and lead in te reo Māori across diverse settings.
- Level 5
- Noho
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Te Rōnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi
Level 5 Classroom learning
From foundation to fluency, develop the skills to speak, think, and lead in te reo Māori across diverse settings.
- Level 5
- Classroom
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Te Tohu Reo Rumaki
Diploma in Reo Māori Fluency
Build your reo skills to a conversational level and learn how to contribute to the revitalisation of te reo Māori in your community.
- Level 5
- Classroom
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Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi
Level 6 Classroom learning
Move from confident speaker to reo leader, applying your skills in real-world situations that support whānau, hapū, and community.
- Level 6
- Classroom
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Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi
Level 6 Noho learning
Move from confident speaker to reo leader, applying your skills in real-world situations that support whānau, hapū, and community.
- Level 6
- Noho
Ngā kaupapa matatau
Advanced programmes (4)
Levels 7-9
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Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi
Level 7 Classroom learning
Take the next step and grow into a confident reo Māori leader, able to speak with clarity, authority, and cultural depth in any setting.
- Level 7
- Classroom
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Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi
Level 7 Noho learning
Take the next step and grow into a confident reo Māori leader, able to speak with clarity, authority, and cultural depth in any setting.
- Level 7
- Noho
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He Waka Hiringa
Master of Applied Indigenous Knowledge
Broaden your worldview, explore Indigenous knowledge from humanistic, ancestral or sacred perspectives and make a difference to your community.
- Level 9
- Noho
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Te Tohu Paerua o Te Reo Kairangi
Master of Māori Language Excellence
E rua tau te roa o te tohu paerua nei, ā, 10 ngā wānanga i te tau ka whakaakona e Tā Tīmoti Kāretu rātou ko Pānia Papa, ko Leon Blake.
- Level 9
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Pitopito kōrero o te wā
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Flexible study supports Cromwell business owner
Based in Cromwell, Sam Taylor needed flexibility to balance work, study and build his business, and found exactly that through the online Certificate in Small Business at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Turning point inspires commitment to change, community, and career
In 2024, Bryce Marsh faced a major turning point in life that led to him studying Manaaki Tangata at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, setting him on a path of healing, self-discovery and a desire to give back to his community.
