Our Māori language courses offer New Zealanders, with any level of ability, an entry point to learn our chiefly language and deepen your understanding of our indigenous culture.
Whether your goal is to pronounce Māori words correctly, to introduce yourself in te reo Māori with confidence, or do karanga or whaikōrero on the marae, we’ve got you covered.
Introductory programmes
Māori language for beginners – study at home
Papa Reo
Take your first steps into learning the Māori language.
Level 1 | 12 months - part-time | No fees
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Learn to speak Māori – online
Te Ara Reo Māori
Learn the basics with our introductory Māori langage course.
Level 1 | 38 weeks - part-time | No fees
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Learn to speak Māori – in class
Te Ara Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Pao)
If you want to learn some basic Māori language in a classroom setting, this is the perfect place to start.
Level 1 & 2 | 38 weeks - full-time | No fees
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Continue your te reo journey - online or in class
Te Ara Reo Māori
If you have a level 1 qualification in te reo Māori, check out our Level 2 option.
Level 2 | 38 weeks - part-time | No fees
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Continue your te reo journey - online
Te Ara Reo Māori
This is our part-time study option that allows you to increase your knowledge of te reo Māori while remaining flexible to your lifestyle.
Level 3 | 38 weeks - part-time | No fees
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Learn to speak Māori
Te Ara Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Rere)
If you know the basics of te reo Māori and want to take it further, here’s your next step.
Level 3 & 4 | 40 weeks - full-time | No fees
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Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo
Full Immersion
Want to speak te reo Māori? There's no better way than to immerse yourself in the language.
Level 4 | 40 weeks - full-time | No fees
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Te Rōnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi
Intermediate Full Immersion
Go well past the basics and focus on your grammar and conversational ability.
Level 5 | 40 weeks - full-time | No fees
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Diploma in Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi
Advanced Full Immersion
Function confidently in most situations using only te reo Māori. Learn to articulate your ideas and hold meaningful dialogues using whakaaro Māori.
Level 6 | 40 weeks - full-time | No fees
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Diploma in Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi
Advanced Full Immersion
Move your fluency to the level of sophistication and eloquence used in karanga and whaikōrero.
Level 7 | 40 weeks - full-time | No fees
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Te Tohu Paerua o Te Reo Kairangi
Master of Māori Language Excellence (Level 9)
He tohu paerua tēnei ka whakaakona i roto i ngā wānanga 10 i ia tau, i ngā tau e rua, e Tā Tīmoti Kāretu rātou ko Pānia Papa, ko Leon Blake.
Taumata 9 | E rua tau te roa | He utu
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