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Course details

Te Hiringa o Te Reo

About the course

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.

Programme overview

Te Hiringa o Te Reo is a language resource designed specifically for those who are interested in learning basic Māori language but have limited opportunities to attend regular language classes.

This language resource pack consists of recordings on a USB flash drive and a workbook that participants can work through at their own pace.

A team of first-language speakers have put this resource pack together to provide a basic understanding of te reo Māori. The programme also includes a selection of well-known waiata and karakia.


Entry criteria

  • Students must provide verified Identification of either a Birth Certificate or Passport.
  • An interest in the Māori language and a commitment to learning.

Further study options

You can then choose to do a part-time or full-time programme to explore reo Māori further.​

About the provider

Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland. 

We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses. 

We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.