Te Ara Reo Māori

Completing this programme means you’ll be able to:

• Use te reo Māori vocabulary and grammar at an intermediate level in both spoken and written forms

• Talk confidently about land, people, histories, and stories, showing understanding of connections to place and community

• Apply te reo Māori in a range of contexts, with growing respect for tikanga and cultural settings

• Complete tasks and support others using intermediate level reo in everyday, workplace, and marae situations

You will get to:

• Use te reo Māori with more accuracy and confidence

• Take part in everyday and more formal conversations

• Read, write, and speak te reo in familiar settings

• Apply your reo in real-life contexts such as noho, wānanga, and community spaces

On completion, you'll have the skills to:

Keep studying
Continue your learning with Te Ara Reo Māori Level 4 or tikanga-focused programmes.

Use at work
Grow your career by applying intermediate level te reo Māori skills across workplaces and sectors.

Community involvement
Contribute more strongly to your whānau, marae, and community — supporting kaupapa Māori and engaging as an active reo speaker.

You can enrol if you: 

• Are 16 years or older 

• Are a NZ citizen or resident (includes Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) or Australian citizen/permanent resident 

• Currently reside in New Zealand 

• Have completed a te reo Māori qualification at Level 2 OR

• Pass an assessment of your current reo level

This programme is:  

• Part-time 

• 60 credits 

• 38 weeks long

• Online