Te Tauteka – Workplace Te Reo Māori 2
Further develop your te reo Māori.
Extend your sentence structures, vocabulary, and phrases.
Gain a richer knowledge of tikanga Māori.
Course overview
Continuing from Te Kaupeka-Workplace Māori 1, this course further develops your understanding and knowledge of tikanga and te reo Māori in a fun learning environment. You will extend your sentence structures, vocabulary, and phrases to integrate into every day and work life, in both formal and informal settings. You will gain a richer knowledge of tikanga Māori and gain confidence in using te reo outside of the classroom.
This interactive course is delivered through two-hour sessions held weekly over ten weeks. Learning activities focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing te reo Māori. To reinforce your learning, you will be introduced to reo resources, podcasts and self-directed learning.
Interested in a te reo micro-credential? Learn more at Te Rou micro-credential
What you'll learn
- Acquire a new vocabulary and learn whakataukī (proverbs).
- Increase your confidence in using te reo Māori.
- Hold a short conversation in all settings and be able to ask and answer questions using descriptive, possessive, locative, and active sentences.
- Confidently present your mihimihi and a short presentation on your whānau (family) or mahi (work) using a variety of sentence structures.
- Karakia to open and close meetings.
Course modules
Participants will cover the following topics over ten sessions:
- Whakawhanaunga – getting acquainted
- Rere noa me te rere pūwhea
- Rere rirohanga – possessives
- Ko ngā tikanga o te karakia
- Rere wāhi – locations
- Rere mahi – active sentences
- Negating rere mahi
- Ko te tatau – counting and using numbers
- He whakaū i ngā akoranga
- Aromatawai – kauhau (short presentation)
Further Information
Format
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.
What You'll Receive
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.
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.
Four reasons why people choose to learn Workplace Te Reo Māori with us
Take a look at our blog to read about our Victoria University Te Kawa a Maui taught Kaiako (Facillitators), courses designed to fit around your timetable and location, and how we cater our learning to individuals and organisation strategies.
Private courses
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.
Upcoming Courses & Delivery Options
25 Jul 2025 | Online
Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions
$NZD 595
excl. GST
28 Aug 2025 | Wellington
Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions
$NZD 595
excl. GST
15 Oct 2025 | Wellington
Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions
$NZD 595
excl. GST
18 Nov 2025 | Online
Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions
$NZD 595
excl. GST
Can’t make these dates or want a private course?
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