Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4) New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4)

Summary

Let the language flow | Tukuna te reo kia rere

This te reo Māori programme is designed to help you develop your speaking skills in everyday situations. Our friendly and supportive kaiako will guide you through the process, helping you to build confidence in your intermediate-level te reo.

By the end of this programme, you will be able to listen and speak te reo Māori most of the time, giving you the confidence to communicate effectively in various settings.

You will learn these things and more

At the end of each course, you will have an overnight noho, which offers further opportunities to immerse yourself in te ao Māori and expand your understanding of te reo me ōna tikanga.

Nelson delivery options

Kura pō | Part-time night classes

Wednesday evening classes run from 5 - 9 pm, and include a shared kai.

Te Reo Ohooho | Wednesday evenings

Te Reo Ohooho classes are available for anyone who has Māori whakapapa. It is optional but highly recommended as a safe and positive way to connect, revitalise and grow your reo.

If you included your iwi affiliations or identify as Māori in the enrolment process, we will put you in the Te Reo Ohooho class. Please email enrolments@nmit.ac.nz if you do not wish to be in this class or have any pātai.

Kura rā | Full-time day classes

Daytime classes run from 9 am - 3 pm, Tuesday to Friday. One of the advantages of studying full-time is that you can progress your learning with Level 1 in Semester One and then apply and go on to study Level 2 from July in Semester Two.

Marlborough delivery options

Email us at maoristudies@nmit.ac.nz if you wish to study this programme at our Marlborough Campus.

Let's kōrero

If you have not studied te reo Māori with us before, you will need to come in for an interview so we can make sure you are studying at the right level.

Come for a kōrero in Te Toki Pakohe (D Block), or email us at maoristudies@nmit.ac.nz to learn more about where to begin.

Te Puna Manaaki - Support for Māori learners

Te Puna Manaaki (The spring of support and guidance) is the dedicated learner support service available to all Māori learners enrolled at NMIT.

Learn more about how this friendly team can help you.

Future career and study opportunities

The successful completion of this certificate allows you to enrol in the Te Pōkairua Reo (Rumaki) (Kaupae 5) immersion programme.

Skills developed in this programme will enhance chances of employment in a number of fields where a basic knowledge of te reo Māori is required.

• Administration support roles in Māori organisations/industries and organisations that support te reo Māori
• Māori radio and television trainees
• Educator/teacher - general and reo Māori; Kaiawhina in Kohanga reo, Kura Kaupapa Māori, primary schools or in the workplace
• Tourism roles – operators and tour guides
• Transport roles