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

Language & Literature

A course by

NorthTec

Learn basic conversational Te Reo Māori at a foundation level through a blend of face-to-face and online evening classes designed for beginners.

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NZQA Level 2 Certification

Study Level

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Available in 4 locations

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Develop basic conversational Te Reo Māori skills

Able to hold simple conversations, greet others, use numbers and vocabulary relevant to daily life.

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Understand and perform mihi, pepeha, karakia, and waiata

Participate in key cultural language practices fundamental to Māori communication and self-introduction.

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Apply Te Reo Māori at a foundation level

Demonstrate foundational knowledge by communicating about personal identity, land, environment, and performing language-based tasks.

What You're Signing Up For

Ideal for people wanting to learn basic Te Reo Māori skills, this programme covers conversational Te Reo, greetings, numbers, vocabulary, and core cultural aspects (mihi, pepeha, karakia, waiata). It employs a blended learning style with evening classes and regional support. Courses include foundational conversation, connections to land, application in context and tasks, and respect for the language. Intended for students new to Te Reo or building on prior introductory learning.

Course Content

  • Basic conversational Te Reo Māori
  • Greetings, numbers, and basic vocabulary
  • Mihi (traditional speech of acknowledgement/thanks)
  • Pepeha (trad. introductions about self and origins)
  • Karakia (chants, prayers, ritual language)
  • Waiata (songs)
  • Mana Tangata: Foundation Te Reo as expression of identity
  • Mana Whenua: Connection to land, people, environment
  • Mana Reo: Using Te Reo with emerging respect for the language
  • Mana Ao Tūroa: Using Te Reo to achieve tasks

What you need to know first

At least 16 years old at the time the programme commences

Able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level

Physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Education

  • Community and Cultural Services

  • Language Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level Māori language roles

  • Cultural support roles

  • Further study preparation