Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 1)
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Level 1)
Level 1

Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 1)

  • NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

    This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more

  • Locations and dates

    Marlborough:

    17 February 2025
    Blenheim - Kura pō (part-time) Tuesday evenings, 5-9pm

    Nelson:

    17 February 2025
    Kura pō (part-time) one evening a week. Please email enrolments@nmit.ac.nz with your preferred night – either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
    17 February 2025
    Kura rā (full-time) - Semester 1

    Off Campus:

    17 February 2025
    Motueka - Kura pō (part-time) Tuesday evenings 5-9pm
    Kura rā (part-time), email māoristudies@nmit.ac.nz if interested.
  • Study options

    Kura rā (full-time) & Kura pō (part-time) study options available

  • Length

    Kura Rā (Full-time): 19 weeks including 2 weeks of study break; Kura Pō (Part-time): 35 weeks including 6 weeks of study break

  • Total credits

    60

  • Fees

    2025: Zero fees

    Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2024; $2.05 per credit).

    Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

    View course details for individual fees.

  • National qualification code

    NZ3043

Free programme.

Move beyond kia ora. If you're just starting your journey to learn te reo Māori, Level 1 is the perfect place to begin.

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You do not need any prior knowledge or experience in te reo Māori. This programme and our friendly kaiako (teachers) will help you establish a strong foundation for your learning.

Throughout this course, you will be introduced to key aspects of te reo, including pronunciation, mihimihi (greetings), and introducing yourself.

You'll enjoy four noho wānanga throughout the year. These are two immersive days of shared kai and interactive experiences designed so you can practice what you are learning in a real-life environment.

By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in Te Reo Māori and a growing understanding of Te Ao Māori, the Māori worldview.

You will learn these things and more

  • Colours
  • Numbers
  • Days of the week
  • Months of the year
  • Counting people and objects 
  • Locations of objects   
  • Giving commands or instructions
  • Describing people and objects
  • Karakia (prayer)
  • Waiata (songs)
  • Whakataukī (proverbs) 
  • Kīwaha (sayings) 
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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, or email maoristudies@nmit.ac.nz to learn more about where to begin.

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