Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 1)

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Locations and dates

Marlborough:

16 February 2026

Blenheim - Kura pō (part time) Tuesday evenings, 5pm–9pm

Nelson:

16 February 2026

Kura pō (part time) one evening a week, 5pm–9pm. Please email enrolments@nmit.ac.nz with your preferred night—either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

16 February 2026

Kura rā (full time) Tuesday–Friday, 9am–3pm - Semester 1

Off Campus:

16 February 2026

Motueka - Kura pō (part time) Tuesday evenings, 5pm–9pm

Kura rā (full time), email māoristudies@nmit.ac.nz if interested.
Study options

Full time or part time
Length

Kura rā (full time): 17 teaching weeks plus 2 weeks of study break; Kura pō (part time): 34 teaching weeks plus 6 weeks of study break
Total credits

60
Fees

2025: Zero fees

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2025; $2.17 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ3043

Move beyond kia ora. If you're just starting your journey to learn te reo Māori, Level 1 is the perfect place to begin.

You do not need any prior knowledge or experience in te reo Māori. This programme and our friendly kaiako (teachers) will help you establish a strong foundation for your learning.

Throughout this course, you will be introduced to key aspects of te reo, including pronunciation, mihimihi (greetings), and introducing yourself.

You'll enjoy four noho wānanga throughout the year. These are two immersive days of shared kai and interactive experiences designed so you can practice what you are learning in a real-life environment.

By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in Te Reo Māori and a growing understanding of Te Ao Māori, the Māori worldview.

You will learn these things and more

Colours
Numbers
Days of the week
Months of the year
Counting people and objects
Locations of objects

Giving commands or instructions
Describing people and objects
Karakia (prayer)
Waiata (songs)
Whakataukī (proverbs)
Kīwaha (sayings)

Nelson delivery options

Kura pō | Part-time night classes

Evening classes run from 5 - 9 pm, and include a shared kai. After enrolling, you will be placed in class on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Should you have a preferred evening to attend class, please email enrolments@nmit.ac.nz and let our friendly team know your choice.

Te Reo Ohooho | Tuesday evenings

Te Reo Ohooho classes are available for anyone who has Māori whakapapa. It is optional but highly recommended as a safe and positive way to connect, revitalise and grow your reo.

If you included your iwi affiliations or identify as Māori in the enrolment process, we will put you in the Te Reo Ohooho class. Please email enrolments@nmit.ac.nz if you do not wish to be in this class or have any pātai.

Kura rā | Full-time day classes

Daytime classes run from 9 am - 3 pm, Tuesday to Friday. One of the advantages of studying full-time is that you can progress your learning with Level 1 in Semester One and then apply and go on to study Level 2 from July in Semester Two.

Let's kōrero

If you have not studied te reo Māori with us before, you will need to come in for an interview so we can make sure you are studying at the right level.

Come for a kōrero in Te Toki Pakohe, or email maoristudies@nmit.ac.nz to learn more about where to begin.