Ngā ara ako | Where to learn

Hurō! We now have a tool to help you find the right reo Māori course for you. From wānanga, polytech and university to community Zoom classes. Check out what's on offer below!

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AUT

Auckland University of Technology

Beginner to advanced classes. Come be part of the AUT whānau and learn te reo Māori in a safe and innovative teaching and learning environment.

Intermediate
On campus
Fees apply

Learn Māori Abroad

Overseas

Online Māori language classes, haka & poi workshops and culture classes to learners living abroad. Whether you are Māori, Pākehā (NZ European) or come from another country in the world, welcome.

Beginners
Online
Fees apply

Te Tohu Tauihu

Eastern Institute of Technology

Skills developed in this (Level 4) programme will enhance chances of gaining employment in a number of fields where a basic knowledge of te reo Māori is required.

Intermediate
Blended learning
Free

Te Pōkaitahi Reo 3

Eastern Institute of Technology

This (Level 3) programme is intended for learners who understand and use te reo at an intermediate-level. 

Intermediate
Blended learning
Free

Te Pōkaitahi Reo 2

Eastern Institute of Technology

This (Level 2) programme is for learners who have a basic understanding and ability in the use of te reo Māori and want to communicate with little support in familiar everyday contexts.

Beginners
Blended learning
Free

Te Reo Professional Learning

CORE Education

A great introduction to correct pronunciation and basic te reo Māori phrases for everyday use in your learning or work spaces. This online programme is for anyone wanting to increase their confiden...

Beginners
Online
Fees apply

Te Hiringa o te Reo

Whitireia

Learn te reo Māori at your own pace with a workbook and recordings through this free beginner’s programme. Study wherever, whenever. Start anytime from March onwards.

Beginners
Online
Free

Te Tohu Paetahi

The University of Waikato

An intensive 1-year te reo Māori immersion programme with a goal to produce students who can fluently and competently speak in te reo Māori. Offered in both Hamilton and Tauranga.

Beginners
On campus
Fees apply

Toro Mai

Massey University

This online introductory course will enable learners to more readily use te reo Māori at home and in everyday situations. Featuring Stacey and Scotty Morrison.

Beginners
Online
Free

Te Wānanga Takiura

Te Wānanga Takiura o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa

A Māori tertiary teacher training institution that provides a Māori pathway of quality and substance to total immersion, Māori medium tertiary education and a qualification in Kura Kaupapa teaching.

Beginners
On campus
Fees apply

Te Ataarangi

Te Ataarangi

Community-based classes. Whether you have absolutely no experience of Māori language, or want to increase your fluency, you'll be amazed at how quickly you'll learn to speak with confidence.

Beginners
On campus
Fees apply

Te Pōkaitahi Reo 6

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

This full immersion (Level 6) programme is intended for competent speakers of te reo who have a desire to contribute positively to the development of te reo kia tika, kia rere, kia Māori.

Advanced
Blended learning
Free

Te Pōkaitahi Reo 5

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

This full immersion (Level 5) programme is intended for emerging speakers of te reo with an advanced understanding of the language and are able to use te reo kia tika, kia rere, kia Māori.

Advanced
Blended learning
Free

Te Pōkaitahi Reo 4

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

This (Level 4) programme is intended for learners who understand and use te reo at an advanced-intermediate level. 

Intermediate
Blended learning
Free

Te Pōkaitahi Reo 3

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

This (Level 3) programme is intended for learners who understand and use te reo at an intermediate-level. 

Intermediate
Blended learning
Free

Te Pōkaitahi Reo 2

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

This (Level 2) programme is for learners who have a basic understanding and ability in the use of te reo Māori and want to communicate with little support in familiar everyday contexts.

Beginners
Blended learning
Free

Te Pōkaitahi Reo 1

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

This (Level 1) programme will give you a basic understanding and awareness of te reo Māori to use among whānau, hapū, iwi and in the community and employment

Beginners
Blended learning
Free

Tāhuhu Reo Māori

Te Wānanga o Raukawa

Master of Te Reo Māori (Level 9). Ka rangahaua ngā kōrero o neherā kia kitea ai te āhua o te reo i a rātou, ā, i tō rātou nā wā. Mā ēnei mahi e whakawhānui te kōrerotanga me te tuhinga o te ākonga.

Advanced
Blended learning
Fees apply

Poutāhū Reo Māori

Te Wānanga o Raukawa

Postgraduate Diploma (Level 8). He tohu whakatupu i te whakaaro mō te reo Māori o ngā tūpuna.  Ka rangahaua ngā kōrero o neherā kia kitea ai te āhua o te reo i a rātou, ā, i tō rātou nā wā. 

Advanced
Blended learning
Fees apply

Poutuarongo Reo Māori

Te Wānanga o Raukawa

Bachelor of Te Reo Māori (Level 7). Develop confidence in speaking, listening and understanding the language as well as introducing key Māori concepts and values.

Intermediate
On campus
Fees apply

Heke Reo Māori

Te Wānanga o Raukawa

If you are seeking to become fluent in te reo Māori, this one year full immersion programme (Level 5) will ensure you develop proficiency in te reo.

Beginners
On campus
Fees apply

Poupou Huia Te Reo - Te Hōkairangi

Te Wānanga o Raukawa

Certificate (Level 5). This 20 week online course is recommended for advanced beginners to intermediate level speakers.

Beginners
Online
Free

Poupou Huia Te Reo

Te Wānanga o Raukawa

Certificate (Level 4). This 20-week online Māori language course is suited to beginner language learners. You must be comfortable working on a computer or mobile device in the online environment.  

Beginners
Online
Free

Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Full immersion (Level 7). Move your fluency to the level of sophistication and eloquence used in karanga and whaikōrero. Learn the subtleties of formal and informal language.

Advanced
Blended learning
Free

Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Full immersion (Level 6). Function confidently in most situations using only te reo Māori. Learn to articulate your ideas and hold meaningful dialogues using metaphors and whakaaro Māori.

Advanced
Blended learning
Free

Te Rōnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Full immersion (Level 5). Do you want to make a meaningful commitment to your Māori language development? Go well past the basics and focus on your grammar and conversational ability.

Intermediate
Blended learning
Free

Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Full immersion (Level 4). There's no better way than to immerse yourself in the language. Learn in a calm and encouraging environment that also challenges you to speak and think in the reo.

Intermediate
Blended learning
Free

He Pī Ka Rere

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Te Ara Reo Māori (Level 4). If you know the basics of te reo Māori and want to take it further, here’s your next step.

Intermediate
Blended learning
Free

He Pī Ka Pao

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Te Ara Reo Māori (Level 2). If you want to learn some basic Māori language, this is the perfect place to start.

Beginners
Blended learning
Free

Papa Reo

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

NZ Certificate in Te Reo (Level 1) . This beginner's programme will teach you the basics in pronunciation and basic sentence structures.

Beginners
Online
Free