Kura Pō | Te Reo Māori Night Classes
Language & Literature
A course by
Unitec
Free te reo Māori night classes offered at multiple levels, from beginner to full immersion, enabling participants to develop language skills and cultural understanding in a tikanga Māori environment.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 10 weeks
This course requires 3 hours per week
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Develop foundational skills in te reo Māori
Learn basic personal introductions, greetings, and conversational skills in te reo Māori.
Enhance understanding of Māori pronunciation and language structures
Master pronunciation of vowels, consonants, and common blends, and understand basic sentence construction.
Progress language ability through structured levels
Advance from basic vocabulary and structures to more complex syntax, tenses, and oral communication.
What You're Signing Up For
These night classes introduce participants to te reo Māori, providing an authentic learning experience from beginner to full immersion levels. Courses are held in the evenings over 10 weeks at Unitec's Mt Albert and Waitākere campuses and are free for domestic students. Learners explore basic to advanced language skills, cultural concepts, oral traditions, and tikanga Māori in a supportive environment guided by experienced lecturers.
Course Content
- Introduction to te reo Māori: personal introductions, mihimihi, karakia, waiata
- Pronunciation: vowels, consonants, diphthongs, blends, correct pronunciation
- Language structures: basic and complex sentence formation
- Vocabulary development: everyday words and cultural terms
- Punctuation, syntax, and tenses (past, present, future)
- Pepeha and whakapapa (personal and ancestral connections)
- Conversational skills: oral communication and discussions
- Cultural practices: tikanga Māori, marae experience, rituals
- Advanced immersion: mōteatea (traditional chants), karakia for different settings
What you need to know first
Must be a New Zealand citizen or resident (submit certified proof at application).
Not available to international students.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Community
Cultural engagement
Future employment opportunities might be
Enhanced skills for community or professional settings needing te reo Māori competency
Preparation for roles in education, cultural engagement, community work
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