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Course details

Te Reo Māori me ngā tikanga o Te Tauihu
NZQF Level 1

About the course

An introduction to the language and customs of Māori from the Top of the South Island.

Develop the confidence to incorporate Māori language and culture into your everyday life and workplace, and improve your understanding of te reo and tikanga Māori in a fun, weekly one-hour lunchtime class.

This course will use engaging, welcoming and fun hands-on learning to develop your confidence with basic te reo Māori, better your pronunciation, and deepen your understanding of tikanga Māori.

Students will be introduced to cultural concepts and practices, pronunciation, greetings, songs, and forms of language appropriate to the work, community and home environment.

Class information

Do the classes stop during the NMIT semester breaks?

No, our lunchtime classes run consecutively until the end of November 2022.

What if I can't make a class?

We understand that whanau and work commitments can sometimes mean you may be unable to make a class, but the online learning component of your course will help you to stay on track.

If you cannot make a class, we ask that you let us know by emailing [email protected].

About the provider

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough. 

NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs. 

You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.

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