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.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
Core skills this course teaches
Develop basic conversational Te Reo Māori skills
Able to hold simple conversations, greet others, use numbers and vocabulary relevant to daily life.
Understand and perform mihi, pepeha, karakia, and waiata
Participate in key cultural language practices fundamental to Māori communication and self-introduction.
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Community and Cultural Services
Language Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level Māori language roles
Cultural support roles
Further study preparation