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New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Pao) Level 2

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

40 weeks

Next start date

Expected Jul 2025

Campus

Invercargill Campus

Summary

If you want to learn basic Māori language, this is the perfect place to continue on from 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 continue to improve correct pronounce of Māori words, names, and place names.  You will be able to use basic greetings and introduce yourself, as well as how to understand and follow tikanga (protocols). Our Kaiako (tutors) 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:

pronunciation introductions basic vocabulary basic sentence structures tikanga (customs and protocols)

You will know how to:

correctly pronounce Māori words, names and place names use basic greetings and introduce yourself understand and follow tikanga (protocols) perform some waiata use Māori words with confidence understand basic sentence structures.

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:

New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Reo Rua) Level 2

You 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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