The Māori language is a high priority for Te Wānanga-o-Raukawa. Te Reo Māori contains particular perspectives and views and is the doorway by which you may enter the house of Māori knowledge. All students are required to study the Māori language; the goal is for students to become fully bilingual.
Undergraduate students are required to attend at least three six-day total immersion noho (live in) as well as weekly language classes (or undertake distance learning) each year. 'Whakarongo, titiro, kōrero' listening, observing, speaking are key components of the immersion noho, students enjoy a myriad of activities including formal instruction, games, song and more to improve their language.
Postgraduate students who study te reo Māori have a medium to high competency in te reo Māori. Te Reo Māori studies at Postgraduate level requires students to address among other things reo revitalisation and to analyse more intensively the structure and meaning of te reo.