Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Southern Institute of TechnologyThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
3 hours
Next start date
Expected Feb 2026
Campus
Invercargill Campus
If you want to learn some basic Māori language, this is the perfect place to start at Level 1. Whether you want to use Te Reo Māori at home with the kids or in the workplace, this interactive programme will have you speaking with confidence in no time.You will start with how to correctly pronounce Māori words, names and place names. We’ll teach you basic greetings and how to introduce yourself, as well as how to understand and follow tikanga (protocols). Our kaiako are experienced with teaching beginners, and you’ll be with other tauira (students) who have the same aspirations to learn our indigenous language.Te Reo Māori has become a part of the educational landscape of Aotearoa. Past graduates have been newsreaders, public figures, teachers, school principals and businesspeople - many who have advanced to higher levels of study in Te Reo Māori.You will learn:pronunciationintroductionsbasic vocabularybasic sentence structurestikanga (customs and protocols)You will know how to:correctly pronounce Māori words, names and place namesuse basic greetings and introduce yourselfunderstand and follow tikanga (protocols)perform some waiatause Māori words with confidenceunderstand basic sentence structures.Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (Reo Rua) Level 2You must complete both Level 1 and Level 2 to receive the qualification. You will automatically be enrolled into Level 2 once you enrol into this course.
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