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.
Current cycle: 2025Webinars are held: Tuesdays (3:30–4:30pm) Te whakahua | Pronouncing te reo Māori – complete Te reo whakamihi | The language of acknowledgement – complete Te reo Māori i ngā hui | Māori language for meetings – complete 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 Next cycle: 2025 and 2026Webinars are held: Tuesdays (3:30–4:30pm) Te whakahua | Pronouncing te reo Māori – 6 August, 13 August, 20 August 2025 Te reo whakamihi | The language of acknowledgement – 10 September, 17 September, 24 September 2025 Te reo Māori i ngā hui | Māori language for meetings – 15 October, 22 October, 29 October 2025 Te reo Māori i te mahi | Speaking Māori at work – 19 November, 26 November, 3 December 2025 Ko wai ahau? Nō hea ahau? | Who am I? Where am I from? – 11 February, 18 February, 25 February 2026 Te reo tohutohu | Instructional language – 18 March, 25 March, 1 April 2026 Te reo Māori i te haere | Out and about – 22 April, 29 April, 6 May 2026 |
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.
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
Start your te reo Māori journey
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.