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.

Kia waipuketia e tātau tēnei whenua ki te reo Māori, me parawhenuamea ki te reo Māori!” – Tā Tīmoti Kāretu (Flood the land with te reo Māori)

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All are welcome to Te Toki Pakohe (D-block), the home of Mātauranga Māori and Te Puna Manaaki (Māori student support).

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!

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Moetu is currently studying te reo Level 1 and Level 2 at NMIT. 

Moetu Tuuta is the 2024 recipient of the Janice Manson Memorial Scholarship.

“I left school at 15 in 1972, and I never had the introduction to te reo. But I’m learning it now,” he says. It’s been the best decision. It will be something I'll keep doing for the rest of my life. I'm always learning.” 

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.” 

Read more.(external link)

Upcoming programme intakes

New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) - Apiculture 29 September 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4) (Road Transport), (Plant and Equipment) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) with strands in Heavy Fabrication and Light Fabrication 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) with strands in Fitting and Machining and General Engineering 01 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4) 01 October 2025
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification (Level 6) 06 October 2025
Aeroplanes 1 Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Turbine Engines Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Avionics 1 Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Human Factors Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Air Law Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Aircraft Materials Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Aircraft Engineering Knowledge Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Electrical Fundamentals Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Mathematics and Physics Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Rotorcraft Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Compass Compensation Training Scheme 06 October 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management 13 October 2025
Master of Applied Management 13 October 2025
New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 3) 19 January 2026
Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking 19 January 2026
Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 5) 02 February 2026
Bachelor of Nursing 02 February 2026
Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 4) 09 February 2026
Maritime Operations - Mate Fishing Vessel Limited 12 February 2026
Maritime Operations - Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited 12 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 1) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 2) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) 16 February 2026
Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Maritime (Crewing) (Level 3) (Superyacht Crewing) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) 16 February 2026
Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 4) 16 February 2026
Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkairua Reo (Rumaki) (Te Kaupae 5) 16 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Kaupae 5) 16 February 2026
Diploma in Nautical Science 16 February 2026
Diploma in Marine Engineering Class 3 and Class 4 16 February 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Career Development (Level 6) 16 February 2026
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Kaupae 6) 16 February 2026
Graduate Certificate in Career Development 16 February 2026
Bachelor of Social Work 16 February 2026
Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling 16 February 2026
Master of Information Technology 16 February 2026
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