Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4)

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Locations and dates

Nelson:

16 February 2026

Kura pō (part time) Wednesday evenings, 5pm–9pm

20 July 2026

Kura rā (full time) Tuesday–Friday, 9am–3pm - Semester 2
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: $320 plus $132 Student Services Levy

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

NZ3046

Let the language flow | Tukuna te reo kia rere

This te reo Māori programme is designed to help you develop your speaking skills in everyday situations. Our friendly and supportive kaiako will guide you through the process, helping you to build confidence in your intermediate-level te reo.

By the end of this programme, you will be able to listen and speak te reo Māori most of the time, giving you the confidence to communicate effectively in various settings.

You will learn these things and more

Reo ōkawa (formal language)
Reo ōpaki (informal language
Tīkanga-ā-iwi
Mōteatea (traditional chant)

Karakia (prayer)
Waiata (songs)
Whakataukī (proverbs)
Kīwaha (sayings)

At the end of each course, you will have an overnight noho, which offers further opportunities to immerse yourself in te ao Māori and expand your understanding of te reo me ōna tikanga.

Nelson delivery options

Kura pō | Part-time night classes

Wednesday evening classes run from 5 - 9 pm, and include a shared kai.

Te Reo Ohooho | Wednesday 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 (D Block), or email us at maoristudies@nmit.ac.nz to learn more about where to begin.

Te Puna Manaaki - Support for Māori learners

Future career and study opportunities

The successful completion of this certificate allows you to enrol in the Te Pōkairua Reo (Rumaki) (Kaupae 5)(external link) immersion programme.

Skills developed in this programme will enhance chances of employment in a number of fields where a basic knowledge of te reo Māori is required.

Administration support roles in Māori organisations/industries and organisations that support te reo Māori
Māori radio and television trainees
Educator/teacher - general and reo Māori; Kaiawhina in Kohanga reo, Kura Kaupapa Māori, primary schools or in the workplace
Tourism roles – operators and tour guides
Transport roles

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

NCEA Level 2 with passes in Te Reo Māori, or

Te Reo Rangatira at NCEA Level 2, or

Successful achievement of Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Te Kaupae 3) or evidence of successful achievement of an intermediate level Reo programme or equivalent Reo skills and knowledge as approved by the Curriculum Manager or designated staff member.

If you are aged 20 years or above and do not meet the academic entry requirements, but your skills, education or work experience indicate you will have a chance of success, you may be eligible for special admission by the Curriculum Manager or designated staff member.

English Language requirements

A level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level.
If English is not your first language you should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or other approved English language tests may be used to demonstrate that the English standard is met. See the NZQA website(external link).

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