Tirohanga whānui
Māori language for beginners
Papa Reo Online is a beginner-level te reo Māori programme delivered entirely online.
Over 52 weeks, you'll learn to:
Pronounce Māori letters and sounds
Introduce yourself
Talk about your whānau and home
Have simple conversations
Everything is delivered through our student portal, with interactive resources and support to help you succeed.
It’s important that you can manage your own time and keep yourself motivated along the way.
He aha tāu ka whiwhi?
Skills you'll leave with
Completing this programme means you’ll be able to:
Use te reo Māori words and simple sentences
Take part in basic conversations
Understand simple topics like numbers, colours, time, and seasons
Follow and give simple instructions
Talk about parts of the body
Build respect and appreciation for te reo Māori
Mā te mahi ka ako
Learn by doing
You will get to practice:
Every day reo Māori greetings and introductions
Pronounciation of Māori words
Basic instructions
Numbers and colours
Time, dates, days of the week and seasons
Ngā ara e wātea ana
Where will this take me?
By the end, you'll be able to:
Continue learning
Step up to Te Ara Reo Māori Level 2, expand your knowledge with Te Ao Māori Foundations or explore one of our introductory tikanga programmes.
Use at work
A foundation in te reo Māori adds value to roles across the public and private sectors, helping you connect with people and communities.
Community involvement
Use your new skills at home, at work, and in everyday life to support whānau and hapū, and help keep the language alive.
He meka
Quick facts
- Level 1 (Introductory)
- 60 Credits
- 52 Weeks
- NZ Certificate in Te Reo Level 1
- No fees
- Online learning
Paearu whakauru
Entry criteria
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
Te wā
Time commitment
This programme is:
Part-time
60 credits
52 weeks long
Delivered online through iAkoranga, our student learning platform
Kōnae ako
Learning modules
Ki hea, mō āhea hoki au ako ai?
Where and when can I learn?