Mātauranga Māori Mātauranga Māori
Whether you are a beginner or are already on your te reo and tikanga Māori journey, we can help you connect, grow your reo, and build confidence in te ao Māori.
Te reo Māori lies at the heart of Māori culture, and Te Toki Pakohe offers the true spirit of Manaakitanga to learners of te reo Māori and Māori learners alike, with warmth and support.
Learning te reo Māori can take you on a journey of discovering yourself and the world around you. Te reo Māori offers valued skills and knowledge that help build meaningful connections to the whenua, people and local pūrākau.
You might want to build your connection with your tamariki, implement your knowledge in the workplace or focus on becoming bi-lingual, bringing te reo and tikanga to your everyday life. Studying te reo Māori can also open career pathways, leading to opportunities in many sectors nationwide.
At Te Toki Pakohe, our kaiako are dedicated advocates and promoters of te reo and tikanga Māori. They are committed to sharing their passion and experience with others while growing your understanding of tikanga Māori and te reo.
Nō reira, nau mai, come in and visit us!
Moetu Tuuta is the 2024 recipient of the Janice Manson Memorial Scholarship.
Moetu says NMIT is more than just a place to study. "It’s like having another family. I enjoy the kaiako (teachers) – they explain things well, they welcome everyone and make sure everyone is respecting each other. I’ve got to know my classmates really well. We have fun together.”
