Te Reo Māori courses (Level 1 + 2):
Me He Kuaka Reo o te Kāinga
Learn te reo Māori with Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust
Learn at your own pace in a fun, interactive, whānau atmosphere supported by passionate teachers.
Broaden your knowledge and understanding of Ngāti Pāoa tikanga, history and stories.
Create new bonds with other whānau from Ngāti Pāoa at the noho marae.
Be empowered!
Te rerenga whakamīharo o te kuaka - the amazing flight of the kuaka
(Level 1)
Start dates for 2027 TBC
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What will you learn on this course?
In this beginners course you will gain the confidence to confidently listen to, read, write and speak basic te reo Māori words and phrases that enable you to create a Māori speaking kāinga.
You will learn about tikanga Māori relevant to the theme for each week and a broad overview of Ngāti Pāoa history.
You are also expected to attend a noho marae at the end of the semester.
Te kuaka manawa piharau - The determined kuaka
(Level 2)
Start dates for 2027 TBC
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What will you learn on this course?
To enrol in this course you must have completed Te rerenga whakamīharo o te kuaka (level one), or have previously completed a beginners course of at least ten weeks.
This course continues to expand on your ability to confidently listen to, read, write and speak basic te reo Māori words and phrases that enable you to create a Māori speaking kāinga.
You will continue to learn about tikanga Māori relevant to the theme for each week and you will explore Ngāti Paoa stories of significance.
You are also expected to attend a noho marae at the end of the semester.
Whaea Drina Paratene
Mātanga Mātauranga & Kaiako reo Māori
Other requirements
These are online courses. You must have a reliable device and internet connection, and a Gmail account as we use Google Classroom and Google Meets as an online learning platform.
Once you have enrolled, your place in the course is automatically accepted. You will receive further information including a link to join Google Classroom and a link to your online class no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of the course.
We are look forward to meeting you.
Student feedback | He kupu nā ngā tauira
I would like to express my deep respect and appreciation for the work of the iwi trust in providing our whānau with the opportunity to learn and grow in the Ngāti Pāoa identity and spirit. It has led to one of the most awesome days of my life. I started the Te reo Māori course, Me He Kuaka Reo o te Kāinga, in March this year and that resulted in attendance at the Ōmaru Hautapu, a haerenga, a graduation ceremony and hākari. It was a day filled with love and laughter plus some moving histories, and the receiving of an awesome t-shirt with the beautiful tohu of Ngāti Pāoa on it. It lifts my spirit!
Cathy Chandra, 2026 Studentxx
Recent Clientxx
Recent ClientFor more information, email: drina@paoa.co.nz
