Te Reo Māori Introduction (Level 1)
Most courses are offered in the classroom. Zoom courses are clearly identified (next course Thursday 18 February). Kia ora. This course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Please read below the course dates for course commitments. Only the first three upcoming courses show below. To see all upcoming courses, click the 'SHOW MORE' button. Full courses may have been removed from the website.
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Mon 15 Feb8 classes, Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM No class Easter Monday Selwyn College, Auckland. Toi Williams
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course commitment below before starting registration.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 15 Feb 19:00 - Mon 15 Feb 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 22 Feb 19:00 - Mon 22 Feb 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 01 Mar 19:00 - Mon 01 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 08 Mar 19:00 - Mon 08 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 15 Mar 19:00 - Mon 15 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 22 Mar 19:00 - Mon 22 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 29 Mar 19:00 - Mon 29 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 12 Apr 19:00 - Mon 12 Apr 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Register5 places remaining -
Mon 15 Feb8 classes, Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM No class Easter 5 April Selwyn College, Auckland. Joshua Wainui
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course commitment below before starting registration.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 15 Feb 19:00 - Mon 15 Feb 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 22 Feb 19:00 - Mon 22 Feb 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 01 Mar 19:00 - Mon 01 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 08 Mar 19:00 - Mon 08 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 15 Mar 19:00 - Mon 15 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 22 Mar 19:00 - Mon 22 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 29 Mar 19:00 - Mon 29 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 12 Apr 19:00 - Mon 12 Apr 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Register2 places remaining -
Tue 16 Feb8 classes, Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. Anahera Hare
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course commitment below before starting registration.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 16 Feb 17:00 - Tue 16 Feb 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 23 Feb 17:00 - Tue 23 Feb 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 02 Mar 17:00 - Tue 02 Mar 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 09 Mar 17:00 - Tue 09 Mar 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 16 Mar 17:00 - Tue 16 Mar 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 23 Mar 17:00 - Tue 23 Mar 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 30 Mar 17:00 - Tue 30 Mar 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 06 Apr 17:00 - Tue 06 Apr 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Register5 places remaining
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Tue 16 Feb8 weeks, Tue 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. Joshua Wainui
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course commitment below before starting registration
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 16 Feb 17:00 - Tue 16 Feb 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 23 Feb 17:00 - Tue 23 Feb 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 02 Mar 17:00 - Tue 02 Mar 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 09 Mar 17:00 - Tue 09 Mar 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 16 Mar 17:00 - Tue 16 Mar 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 23 Mar 17:00 - Tue 23 Mar 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 30 Mar 17:00 - Tue 30 Mar 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 06 Apr 17:00 - Tue 06 Apr 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Register5 places remaining -
Tue 16 Feb8 classes, Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. Joshua Wainui
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course commitment below before starting registration.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 16 Feb 19:00 - Tue 16 Feb 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 23 Feb 19:00 - Tue 23 Feb 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 02 Mar 19:00 - Tue 02 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 09 Mar 19:00 - Tue 09 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 16 Mar 19:00 - Tue 16 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 23 Mar 19:00 - Tue 23 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 30 Mar 19:00 - Tue 30 Mar 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 06 Apr 19:00 - Tue 06 Apr 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Wed 17 Feb8 classes, Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12 PM St Chads Community Centre, Meadowbank Toi Williams
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course requirements below the course date.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 17 Feb 10:00 - Wed 17 Feb 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 2
Wed 24 Feb 10:00 - Wed 24 Feb 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 3
Wed 03 Mar 10:00 - Wed 03 Mar 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 4
Wed 10 Mar 10:00 - Wed 10 Mar 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 5
Wed 17 Mar 10:00 - Wed 17 Mar 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 6
Wed 24 Mar 10:00 - Wed 24 Mar 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 7
Wed 31 Mar 10:00 - Wed 31 Mar 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 8
Wed 07 Apr 10:00 - Wed 07 Apr 12:00St Chads Community Centre, Meadowbank -
Wed 17 Feb8 classes, Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. Joshua Wainui
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course commitment below before starting registration.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 17 Feb 18:30 - Wed 17 Feb 20:30Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 24 Feb 18:30 - Wed 24 Feb 20:30Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 03 Mar 18:30 - Wed 03 Mar 20:30Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Wed 10 Mar 18:30 - Wed 10 Mar 20:30Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Wed 17 Mar 18:30 - Wed 17 Mar 20:30Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Wed 24 Mar 18:30 - Wed 24 Mar 20:30Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Wed 31 Mar 18:30 - Wed 31 Mar 20:30Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Wed 07 Apr 18:30 - Wed 07 Apr 20:30Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Thu 18 Feb8 classes on Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM VIA ZOOM Via Zoom Joshua Wainui
This course is taught via ZOOM. Please read below course dates for course commitments before starting registration.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Thu 18 Feb 19:00 - Thu 18 Feb 21:00Via ZoomSession 2
Thu 25 Feb 19:00 - Thu 25 Feb 21:00Via ZoomSession 3
Thu 04 Mar 19:00 - Thu 04 Mar 21:00Via ZoomSession 4
Thu 11 Mar 19:00 - Thu 11 Mar 21:00Via ZoomSession 5
Thu 18 Mar 19:00 - Thu 18 Mar 21:00Via ZoomSession 6
Thu 25 Mar 19:00 - Thu 25 Mar 21:00Via ZoomSession 7
Thu 01 Apr 19:00 - Thu 01 Apr 21:00Via ZoomSession 8
Thu 08 Apr 19:00 - Thu 08 Apr 21:00Via Zoom -
Mon 03 May8 classes, Mondays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM No class Queen's Birthday 7 June Selwyn College, Auckland.
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course requirements below the course date.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 03 May 17:00 - Mon 03 May 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 10 May 17:00 - Mon 10 May 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 17 May 17:00 - Mon 17 May 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 24 May 17:00 - Mon 24 May 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 31 May 17:00 - Mon 31 May 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 14 Jun 17:00 - Mon 14 Jun 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 21 Jun 17:00 - Mon 21 Jun 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 28 Jun 17:00 - Mon 28 Jun 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Mon 03 May8 classes, Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM No class Queen's Birthday 7 June Selwyn College, Auckland.
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course requirements below the course date.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 03 May 19:00 - Mon 03 May 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 10 May 19:00 - Mon 10 May 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 17 May 19:00 - Mon 17 May 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 24 May 19:00 - Mon 24 May 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 31 May 19:00 - Mon 31 May 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 14 Jun 19:00 - Mon 14 Jun 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 21 Jun 19:00 - Mon 21 Jun 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 28 Jun 19:00 - Mon 28 Jun 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Tue 04 May8 classes, Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland.
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course requirements below the course date.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 04 May 17:00 - Tue 04 May 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 11 May 17:00 - Tue 11 May 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 18 May 17:00 - Tue 18 May 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 25 May 17:00 - Tue 25 May 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 01 Jun 17:00 - Tue 01 Jun 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 08 Jun 17:00 - Tue 08 Jun 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 15 Jun 17:00 - Tue 15 Jun 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 22 Jun 17:00 - Tue 22 Jun 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Tue 04 May8 classes, Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland.
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course requirements below the course date.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 04 May 19:00 - Tue 04 May 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 11 May 19:00 - Tue 11 May 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 18 May 19:00 - Tue 18 May 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 25 May 19:00 - Tue 25 May 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 01 Jun 19:00 - Tue 01 Jun 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 08 Jun 19:00 - Tue 08 Jun 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 15 Jun 19:00 - Tue 15 Jun 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 22 Jun 19:00 - Tue 22 Jun 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Wed 05 May8 classes, Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12 PM St Chads Community Centre, Meadowbank
Face to face course delivery. Please read the course requirements below the dates.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 05 May 10:00 - Wed 05 May 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 2
Wed 12 May 10:00 - Wed 12 May 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 3
Wed 19 May 10:00 - Wed 19 May 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 4
Wed 26 May 10:00 - Wed 26 May 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 5
Wed 02 Jun 10:00 - Wed 02 Jun 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 6
Wed 09 Jun 10:00 - Wed 09 Jun 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 7
Wed 16 Jun 10:00 - Wed 16 Jun 12:00St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankSession 8
Wed 23 Jun 10:00 - Wed 23 Jun 12:00St Chads Community Centre, Meadowbank
Description
Courses available in Term 1 2021 starting week 15 February:
- Mondays 5 - 7pm ( FULL)
- Mondays 7 - 9pm x 2 (both nearly FULL)
- Tuesdays 5 - 7pm x 2 (both nearly FULL)
- Tuesdays 7 - 9pm
- Wednesdays 10am - 12pm at St Chads, Meadowbank
- Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30pm
- Thursdays 7 - 9pm via ZOOM
As courses fill, they are removed from the website.
This course is designed for beginners and relative beginners to Te Reo Māori or Māori culture. There will be homework assigned each week and you will need to allocate a short time (5-10 minutes) to practise each day.
Course outline
"Languages are inseparably linked to the social and cultural contexts in which they are used. Languages and cultures play a key role in developing our personal, group, national, and human identities. Every language has its own ways of expressing meanings; each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users." The New Zealand Curriculum, p.24
Kia ora. It is the intention of this course to deliver you a basic understanding of some language structures, grammar, pronunciation and concepts that are core of the indigenous people of Aotearoa, Ngā Iwi Māori - the Māori people. It is impossible to cover everything, but we hope this course will provide the foundation for your journey towards learning about the people, the language and the beliefs of Ngā Iwi Māori.
To learn Te Reo Māori, it is essential to also learn Te Ao Māori (the world of Māori). Many words and phrases can only be understood when viewed through the lens of Te Ao Māori. For this reason, Tikanga Māori (values, beliefs and processes within Māori social structures) will be interwoven as an integral part of the course structure.
Course content includes:
- Māori alphabet and pronunciation
- greetings
- introductions
- farewells
- counting/prices
- telling the time
- asking and responding to simple questions
- introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Waitangi Tribunal
- Māori proverbs
- introduction to te Pōwhiri (ceremonial welcome)
- Tikanga Māori
Learning outline for Te Reo Māori Introduction
By the end of the course you'll be able to:
- Understand the basics of the Māori spiritual and natural worlds (mana atua, mana whenua), and our important connections to them
- Identify the sound of Māori letters and pronounce letter combinations using correct intonation and stress patterns
- Confidently greet people, introduce yourself and communicate basic personal information in an informal context
- Identify and respond to phrases in the classroom including basic commands/instructions
- Confidently describe the day/date, time, and the weather
- Count in Māori
You'll also participate in a ‘dress rehearsal’ marae visit on the last night.
Your commitment
Learning a new language can be difficult and requires effort; effort in the classroom, effort with homework and effort with daily practice. Please enrol in this course only when you have the time resources to attend at least seven of the eight classes and to complete homework and practice. If you've already registered and you can no longer meet these obligations, please contact the office at least five days before the course starts and we'll do our best to transfer your registration to a future date.
Our Te Reo pathway
- Te Reo Māori Introduction (Level 1) - for total or relative beginners
- Te Reo Māori Beginners (Level 2) - for those who have successfully completed our introductory course
- Te Reo Continuation (Level 3) - for those who have successfully completed our first two courses
Course options (not all options available in all terms)
- Evening course (usually 5 - 7 PM or 7 - 9 PM) running once per week over eight weeks (16 hours)
- Daytime course held off-site at St Chads Community Centre, Meadowbank 10 AM - 12 PM or 12:30 - 2:30 PM Wednesdays (16 hours)
- Some ZOOM classes on other days/times.
Eligibility
All are welcome to register. The course fee subsidy is available to NZ citizen or permanent resident adults, and young people aged 16+ who are not currently enrolled in a NZ secondary school. We are required to collect additional information for statistical purposes. A condition of accepting this subsidised course fee is attending at least 80% of classes.
Testimonials
From October 2020: "Anahera is an amazing, and inspirational lady, and I have really enjoyed her classes, not only learning Te Reo , but Anahera has given me a much deep understanding, beyond the words of the language." Emma
From May 2020: ".... I have enjoyed the course and it was great to be able to zoom in and participate from Dunedin otherwise I would not have had the opportunity to do the course. I how have more confidence in Te Reo and look forward to continuing that and also learning more about the culture and values. Thanks so much. FG."
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Prerequisites
This course is taught in English. For students with English as a second language, we recommend that only those with Upper Intermediate or higher level English attend this course.
