Ko tōku reo tōku ohooho, ko tōku reo tōku māpihi maurea.
My language is my awakening, my language is the window to my soul.

What is Whiria te Reo?

Whether you’re starting out on your te reo Māori journey, or in need of a confidence boost, Whiria te Reo is a beginner programme that supports you with a strong foundational approach to learning te reo Māori.

Our innovative delivery method offers the flexibility to develop your language skills across a year, or focus on four modules that suit your learning needs. This beginner course covers a range of topics through live online webinars, high-quality course materials, a collaborative space to work with peers and access to online support throughout your journey.  

Learning te reo Māori

At Tātai Aho Rau, we want to encourage you to start or continue your te reo Māori journey. We believe it’s a taonga worth cherishing, nurturing, and protecting for future generations.

Webinar timetable

Online webinars are facilitated live to encourage a supportive and interactive learning environment. For upcoming modules, please browse the webinar timetable to build a pathway that suits your schedule. New 2025 schedule is starting soon!

Cycle 1: 2024–2025

Webinars are held: Wednesdays (3:30–4:30pm)

Ko wai ahau? Nō hea ahau? | Who am I? Where am I from? – 12 February, 19 February, 26 February 2025

Te reo tohutohu | Instructional language – 12 March, 19 March, 26 March 2025

Te reo Māori i te haere | Out and about – 9 April, 16 April, 23 April 2025

Cycle 2: 2025

Webinars are held: Tuesdays (3:30–4:30pm)

Te whakahua | Pronouncing te reo Māori – 11 February, 18 February, 4 March 2025

Te reo whakamihi | The language of acknowledgement – 18 March, 25 March, 1 April 2025

Te reo Māori i ngā hui | Māori language for meetings – 22 April, 29 April, 6 May 2025

Te reo Māori i te mahi | Speaking Māori at work – 27 May, 3 June, 10 June 2025

Ko wai ahau? Nō hea ahau? | Who am I? Where am I from? – 1 July, 8 July, 15 July 2025

Te reo tohutohu | Instructional language – 5 August, 12 August, 19 August 2025

Te reo Māori i te haere | Out and about – 9 September, 16 September, 23 September 2025

We are currently offering a customised programme to larger groups, teams or businesses. Please enquire below for a schedule that suits your workplace or group. 

 

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Choose from four modules or the entire programme

Pricing for individual learning is as follows, please select "custom learning" for group enquiries:

  • $170 + GST per person for 4 modules – pick any 4 modules
  • $200 + GST per person for 7 modules – full programme access is one year of learning

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Share with us your interest in the Whiria te reo programme, your preferred package type and one of our specialist facilitators will be in touch.

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