Raumei Te Reo Māori – Māori Language Resources
Overview
Here you can find a growing collection of resources to support your journey with te reo Māori. This page is designed to help you bring the language and values into your sessions and your home life.
Rauemi whakawhiri - Translated resources
Language sayings
Te Reo Māori Resource Books
This series of 17 te reo Māori books is a helpful resource for anyone interested in learning te Reo Māori.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Māhuru September is a wonderful time of the year when we celebrate and honour the Māori language. Te Reo Māori is a unique taonga to be treasured by all New Zealanders. Find more information on Māori Language Week and links to language resources.
Te Wāhanga Mātauranga - Education
Playcentre education courses
Our Playcentre Educator Modules include PE4 Te Kākano – Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Māori. This free module covers:
- The importance of revitalising te reo Māori for our tamariki
- Basic pronunciation – words and phrases to use at home and Playcentre
- Te Ao Māori principles that underpin learning and growing together
- Waiata songs, pūrakau stories and kēmu games
External education courses
Begin your journey into Te Reo Māori – a treasured language, a living voice, and a source of connection and wellbeing. Consider enrolling in one of these Te Reo Māori courses, some are short term and have online delivery, most of them are free, so, encourage a friend to join with you.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa:
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa offers people, with any level of ability, an entry point to learn and deepen their understanding of Māori culture. Courses range from beginners to advanced (Level 1 to 7), fees free, and options for online, home-based, and classroom settings.
Poupou Huia Te Reo 1:
Poupou Huia Te Reo 1 is a 20 week online Māori language course suited to language learners at the beginner to intermediate level.
Poupou Huia Te Reo 2:
Poupou Huia Te Reo 2 is a level 5 online Māori language certificate teaching everyday Māori language relevant to the home, the whānau and the wider community. It is the sequel to the Poupou Huia Te Reo 1 online certificate.
Te Pōkaitahi Reo Level 1:
Te Pōkaitahi Reo Level 1 is a beginner programme designed for people with little or no prior Māori language skill.
Toro Mai:
Toro Mai is a guided journey of learning to deepen your understanding and awareness of Māori knowledge with Toro Mai.
Te Rito Maioha:
Offers short free introduction courses online learning, Te Reo Māori, Tikanga, Te Whāriki and more, Certificate of completion.
Te Ataarangi:
Te Ataarangi uses rākau rods as a visual aid in learning te reo. Open to all ages and stages, fee or koha based
Tōkū Reo TV Series:
Each episode has its own relevant activities and exercises allowing people to practise and develop language skills at your own pace, no fees, easy for beginners.