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Te Kaupeka – Workplace Te Reo Māori 1

Start your te reo Māori learning journey here.

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10 x 2hr Sessions
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30

Course overview

In this introductory course, you will learn basic Māori language skills with a focus on office communication and gain an understanding of Māori cultural concepts and protocols as they relate to the workplace.

This interactive course is delivered through two-hour sessions held weekly over ten weeks either in-person on online.

Interested in earn a university credential? Learn about Te Rou micro-credential 

Facilitated by

Jim Lockwood

KAIAKO

Olivia Keesing

KAIAKO

Nayte Reweti

KAIAKO

What you'll learn

  • Pronounce Māori words correctly and with confidence
  • Greet, acknowledge and farewell people in both informal and formal settings
  • Introduce yourself with a simple mihimihi/pepeha that can be used at meetings, work events or for personal use
  • Understand Māori cultural concepts as they influence the workplace

Benefits for your organisation

Embracing te reo Māori can significantly strengthen your organisation’s relationships with Māori communities, fostering more authentic engagement. As one of Aotearoa’s three official languages, te reo Māori plays a vital role in shaping our national identity and creating a sense of belonging.

Course modules

Participants will cover the following topics over ten sessions:

  • Whakahua kupu – pronunciation
  • Whakawhanaunga – introductions, greetings, and farewells
  • Whānau – family and relationships
  • Tūrangawaewae – a place to stand
  • Te reo parāoa – everday conversations
  • Rerekaute me te maramataka Māori – counting sentences and maramataka
  • Tikanga tari – office customs
  • Tikanga – customs
  • Whakaharatau – practice
  • Aromatawai – pepeha/mihimihi presentation

Read about the reasons why professionals and organisations choose to learn te reo Māori with us 

Further Information

This course is delivered over 10 weeks, either at our Wellington venue or online. It includes a mix of facilitator-led sessions, small-group exercises, and whole-group discussion. Group size is limited to 16 participants to ensure meaningful interaction and personal feedback. 

You will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a Wellington Uni-Professional digital badge. These include the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours completed, making them suitable for recognition by professional organisations and employers. 

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Te Kaupeka – Workplace Te Reo Māori 1 can be taken as a standalone course or bundled with Te Tauteka Workplace Te Reo Māori 2 and Te Kōpāpā Workplace Te Reo Māori 3 towards a micro-credential.  Learn more at Te Rou micro-credential 

Many organisations opt to order our Te reo Māori courses as a private delivery. This way we can find a time and date that suits you. It can be delivered in house at your organisation, or at our premises and becomes a very affordable option at $6995.00 for 16 people.  

Some people prefer one on one tutoring and we can offer any of the te reo courses as a private option, or our kaiako can work with you to customise a programme that suits your individual learning.

Please feel free to contact our Poutaki Māori, Marie Cocker for any further information on any of the above at marie.cocker@wellingtonuni-professional.nz

Here's what others are saying

“…an excellent introduction to Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori for business leaders and employees. The course is well structured and well-paced, and the presenter, Jim, is a skillful and engaging tutor who is ideally suited to his role. He put us all at ease from day one, inspired us to grow our confidence through questioning and participation, and answered our queries clearly and knowledgeably. I strongly recommend this course to anyone wanting to grow their knowledge and skills as an authentic and inclusive leader or colleague.”

Charlotte Humphrey

“An excellent course. Highly recommended. I feel my te reo Māori has improved a lot and this will be useful for the workplace and all aspects of life.”
Jane Fletcher

“A great short course that provided a strong foundation for future te reo learning or as a stand alone course to have the confidence to deliver your pepeha, and everyday conversational subjects. Thank you.”
Sally McKay

Upcoming Courses & Delivery Options

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11 Jun 2025 | Online

Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions

Sessions
Session 1 | 11 Jun 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 2 | 18 Jun 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 3 | 25 Jun 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 4 | 2 Jul 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 5 | 9 Jul 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 6 | 16 Jul 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 7 | 23 Jul 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 8 | 30 Jul 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 9 | 6 Aug 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 10 | 13 Aug 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 1 | 11 Jun 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 2 | 18 Jun 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 3 | 25 Jun 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 4 | 2 Jul 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 5 | 9 Jul 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 6 | 16 Jul 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 7 | 23 Jul 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 8 | 30 Jul 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 9 | 6 Aug 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 10 | 13 Aug 5:30pm - 7:30pm

$NZD 595

excl. GST

12 Aug 2025 | Wellington

Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions

Sessions
Session 1 | 12 Aug 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 2 | 19 Aug 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 3 | 26 Aug 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 4 | 2 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 5 | 9 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 6 | 16 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 7 | 23 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 8 | 30 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 9 | 7 Oct 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 10 | 14 Oct 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 1 | 12 Aug 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 2 | 19 Aug 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 3 | 26 Aug 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 4 | 2 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 5 | 9 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 6 | 16 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 7 | 23 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 8 | 30 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 9 | 7 Oct 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Session 10 | 14 Oct 12:00pm - 2:00pm

$NZD 595

excl. GST

24 Sep 2025 | Wellington

Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions

Sessions
Session 1 | 24 Sep 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 2 | 1 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 3 | 8 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 4 | 15 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 5 | 22 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 6 | 29 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 7 | 5 Nov 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 8 | 12 Nov 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 9 | 19 Nov 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 10 | 26 Nov 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 1 | 24 Sep 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 2 | 1 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 3 | 8 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 4 | 15 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 5 | 22 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 6 | 29 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 7 | 5 Nov 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 8 | 12 Nov 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 9 | 19 Nov 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 10 | 26 Nov 3:00pm - 5:00pm

$NZD 595

excl. GST

13 Nov 2025 | Online

Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions

Sessions
Session 1 | 13 Nov 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 2 | 20 Nov 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 3 | 27 Nov 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 4 | 4 Dec 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 5 | 11 Dec 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 6 | 22 Jan 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 7 | 29 Jan 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 8 | 5 Feb 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 9 | 12 Feb 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 10 | 19 Feb 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 1 | 13 Nov 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 2 | 20 Nov 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 3 | 27 Nov 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 4 | 4 Dec 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 5 | 11 Dec 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 6 | 22 Jan 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 7 | 29 Jan 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 8 | 5 Feb 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 9 | 12 Feb 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 10 | 19 Feb 5:30pm - 7:30pm

$NZD 595

excl. GST

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