Level 2
Intermediate Beginner
Embrace the language of Champions
This part-time programme will give you insights into becoming an advocate, role model and champion of te reo Māori. Embracing te reo Māori will build your courage as you take on the challenges that await you when learning something new. You will learn more about te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and how you can incorporate this taonga into your work or learning environment.
Who is the programme for?
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Teachers from early learning services through to secondary school
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Kaiako, from Kōhanga Reo through to wharekura
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Non-teaching and support staff in kura, schools, wharekura, early learning services and Kōhanga Reo.
If you are interested in increasing your vocabulary, understanding difficult sentence structures, gain confidence to use te reo Māori in a conversation and contribute to the normalisation of the Māori language in your learning environment, this is the Māori language programme for you. Learn from Pūkenga (tutors) who are experts at providing a nurturing and safe language learning environment.
Focus Areas
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Local Dialect – Whakahua:
Whakahua is to build and enhance the ability to pronounce correctly. -
Use – Whakamahi:
Whakamahi is to develop and boost the confidence to use the language in simple and effective ways. -
Grammar – Whakarārangi:
Whakarārangi is to build and develop the competence to structure simple and complicated sentences correctly. -
Revitalisation – Whakarautaki:
Whakarautaki is to create awareness and equip participants with the best knowledge to further contribute to te reo Māori prosperity. -
Curriculum – Whakarauemi:
Whakarauemi is to provide and co-create resources to normalise the use of te reo Māori in the learning setting.
To read more about the learning outcomes or success indicators for this programme follow the link: >
Completing this course will help you:
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To pronounce Māori language confidently.
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To give simple greetings and acknowledgements to children/learners.
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To demonstrate knowledge of simple orthographic features.
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To use Māori language resources.
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To demonstrate an understanding of Māori language status.
Fees:
Fee free and includes an allowance for kaiako attending full day activities held during work days.

LEVEL 2
Programme Schedule
Start Date
There are three intakes for 2023:
TERM 1 – Cohort 1
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Week starting and ending:
January 30, 2023 – April 23 2023
TERM 2 – Cohort 2
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Week starting and ending:
April 24, 2023 – July 16 2023
TERM 3 – Cohort 3
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Week starting and ending:
July 17, 2023 – October 8 2023
How you'll study
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12 weekly evening classes: 6pm to 9pm
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x2 1-day Wānanga: Physical and online.
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Puka Mahi: Activity book
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3 day Symposium
Locations
WELLINGTON REGION:
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Lower Hutt – Tuesdays
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Wellington City – Wednesdays
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Porirua – Thursdays
Wānanga Dates
Duration & Hours
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12 weeks of learning
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120 hours
Symposium Dates
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24, 25, 26 November 2023
Face-to-face wānanga:
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Term 1 - Cohort 1: 4 March
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Term 2 - Cohort 2: 27 May
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Term 3 - Cohort 3: 19 August
Online wānanga:
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Term 1 - Cohort 1: 1 April
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Term 2 - Cohort 2: 24 June
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Term 3 - Cohort 3: 16 Sept