Te Ara Reo Māori
Online eLearning
Tirohanga whānui
Intermediate level te reo Māori
Te Ara Reo Māori Level 3 builds on the foundations of Level 2, taking you into the structure and flow of the language.
You’ll learn how to:
Use negation, passive forms and instructional language
Strengthen your ability to read and write in te reo
Speak with confidence
This is where your reo starts to show more growth, guiding you to connect with people, places, and kaupapa in meaningful ways.
He aha tāu ka whiwhi?
Skills you'll leave with
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
Mā te mahi ka ako
Learn by doing
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
Ngā ara e wātea ana
Pathways
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.
He meka
Quick facts
- Level 3 (Introductory)
- 60 Credits
- 38 Weeks
- NZ Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki, Reo Rua) Level 3
- No fees
- NZQA Accredited
- Online
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 a te reo Māori qualification at Level 2 OR
Pass an assessment of your current reo level
Te wā
Time commitment
This programme is:
Part-time
60 credits
38 weeks long
Online
Kōnae ako
Learning modules
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Where and when can I learn?
No classes are currently open for application.
Kaupapa anamata
Upcoming events
He Puāwaitanga Whirikoka 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Gisborne
Te Ao Māori Foundation Workshop
Te Ao Māori Foundation Workshop, Dunedin
Harakeke & Weave
Harakeke & Weave, Heretaunga
Harakeke & Weave
Harakeke & Weave, Ōtautahi
He Puāwaitanga Ōpōtiki 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Ōpōtiki
Te Ao Māori Foundation Workshop
Te Ao Māori Foundation Workshop, Dunedin
Kōwhaiwhai & Paint
Kōwhaiwhai & Paint, Heretaunga
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