Learn Te Reo Māori

Your reo journey doesn’t stop here. Take the next step and continue building your confidence, your reo, and your identity.

Advance your Māori language learning with a level 2 certificate in te reo Māori at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Rumaki, Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 2) is a beginner-friendly course offered by Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. Strengthen your foundational knowledge and expand your vocabulary for everyday reo.

This course is the next step after Level 1. You’ll learn more complex sentence structures, conversational skills, and tikanga Māori to build confidence in everyday interactions to help you grow in everyday conversations, improve pronunciation, and deepen your connection to te ao Māori.

You will further develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Why Study Te Pōkaitahi Reo Level 2

Supportive Kaupapa Māori Delivery
Learn in a culturally grounded, whānau-oriented and inclusive learning environment. 

Builds on Beginner Knowledge
Ideal for those who’ve completed Level 1 or have some basic reo knowledge.

Skills for Everyday Use
Focus on conversations and practical use of te reo Māori

Fees-Free for Eligible Tauira
Focus on your learning without the barrier of tuition fees

Pathways to Intermediate Levels
Nationally recognised qualification with pathways to Level 3 and beyond.

What you’ll learn in Te Pōkaitahi Reo Level 2

• Develop conversational skills
• Practice speaking in common scenarios
• Strengthen listening and comprehension
• Hold short conversations in te reo Māori
• Use vocabulary for everyday situations
• Understand tikanga in different settings
• Prepare for Level 3 (Intermediate study)

Who should apply?

• Learners who have completed Level 1 or who already have basic knowledge
• Whānau wanting to grow reo at home
• Community leaders starting their reo journey
• Professionals introducing te reo at work