Tirohanga whānui
Take your reo to the next level
You’ve started your reo journey – now it’s time to build confidence using te reo Māori more naturally in everyday life.
This new full-time online programme is designed for learners who already have a basic understanding of te reo Māori and want to strengthen their speaking, listening and conversational skills in a supportive environment.
You’ll be able to complete your Level 2 learning in just 20 weeks through immersive, full-time online learning. You’ll build practical language skills faster, with structured support from kaiako and opportunities to use te reo Māori in real-life situations.
Whether you’re learning for your whānau, your workplace, your cultural identity, or your own personal growth, this programme helps you move from basic understanding to confident everyday use.
Why choose this programme?
Complete Level 2 in just 20 weeks. This programme is designed for focused, immersive learning that helps you reach your goals quickly.
Build confidence using reo in real life. We'll focus on practical communication skills you can use at work, at home, on the marae, and in your community.
Learn in a supportive online environment. Our kaiako create safe and encouraging learning spaces where all tauira can practise, make mistakes, and grow their confidence together.
Strengthen your cultural capability. Te reo Māori is becoming increasingly important across workplaces and communities in Aotearoa. Learn how to engage respectfully and confidently in Māori contexts.
Continue your reo journey. Level 2 helps create the momentum you need to launch into higher-level reo and tikanga programmes.
He aha tāu ka whiwhi?
Skills you'll leave with
Completing this programme means you’ll be able to:
Use a wider range of te reo Māori words and grammatical structures in everyday contexts
Talk about land, environment, and places, and the people connected to them
Apply foundation-level reo in conversations that show respect for tikanga and cultural contexts
Use te reo Māori confidently to complete tasks in everyday and marae settings
Mā te mahi ka ako
Learn by doing
You will get to:
Use Māori words with confidence
Understand basic sentence structures
Understand and follow tikanga (protocols)
Perform waiata (songs)
Ngā ara e wātea ana
Where will this take me?
By the end, you'll be able to:
Keep learning:
Continue learning through Te Ara Reo Māori Level 3 or tikanga-focused programmes.
Use at work:
Build on your career: a foundation in te reo Māori adds value in public and private sector roles, helping you connect with people and communities.
Community involvement:
Strengthen your community by contributing as a foundation reo speaker, as a kaiwaiata, and by supporting whānau, marae, and hapori.
He meka
Quick facts
- Level 2 (Introductory)
- 60 Credits
- 20 Weeks
- NZ Certificate in Te Reo (Reo Rua) (Level 2)
- No Fees
- NZQA Accredited
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
Have completed Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 1) or a comparable qualification
Te wā
Time commitment
This programme is:
Full-time
60 credits
20 weeks long
online-based, with exercise labs and workshops
Kōnae ako
Learning modules
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Where and when can I learn?
Kaupapa anamata
Upcoming events
He Puāwaitanga Kawerau 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Kawerau
He Puāwaitanga Whirikoka 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Gisborne
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