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Tāhuhu Te Reo Māori
Master of Te Reo Māori
He tohu paerua tēnei e pā ana ki te reo Māori, arā tōna ingoa ko te Tāhuhu Reo Māori. E rua tau te roa. He tohu whakatupu i te whakaaro mō te reo Māori o ngā tūpuna. Ka rangahaua ngā kōrero o neherā kia kitea ai te āhua o te reo i a rātou, ā, i tō rātou nā wā. Mā ēnei mahi e whakawhānui te kōrerotanga me te tuhinga o te ākonga.
Tāhuhu Te Reo Māori
Master of Te Reo Māori
He tohu paerua tēnei e pā ana ki te reo Māori, arā tōna ingoa ko te Tāhuhu Reo Māori. E rua tau te roa. He tohu whakatupu i te whakaaro mō te reo Māori o ngā tūpuna. Ka rangahaua ngā kōrero o neherā kia kitea ai te āhua o te reo i a rātou, ā, i tō rātou nā wā. Mā ēnei mahi e whakawhānui te kōrerotanga me te tuhinga o te ākonga.
What You'll Learn
Course Structure
The Tāhuhu Reo Māori is a two-year master's qualification delivered in total immersion te reo Māori. Year One is completed through the Poutāhū Reo Māori (Postgraduate Diploma). Year Two builds on this with advanced papers and Iwi and Hapū research.
Minimum age of 17 years. Good capacity in te reo Māori as the course is total immersion. Support from a hapū/iwi to conduct research. Hold an undergraduate degree or have appropriate knowledge and experience to study at postgraduate level. Regular internet access, email address and computer or laptop with a working mic and camera are required.
Year one
Course of Study
REO401 Te Whakatupu I Te Reo I/Te Reo O Ngā Niupepa Māori
Kia whakatupu mātauranga te ākonga mā te ruku i te rerehua o te reo, tōna ngāwari, tōna hōhonu tōna ngahau, me te atamai o ō tātou tūpuna ki te tārai i ō rātou whakaaro i tāngia ai ki ngā nūpepa Māori tawhito o mua, o ngā tau 1840 ki ngā tau 1930.
Credits:
20
Pre-requisite:
REO3, tōna rite rānei
REO402 Te Reo Auaha
He whakatupu mātauranga e tiro mātai ana i ngā ara tūturu o mua a te Māori ki te whakanikoniko i te reo, otirā, te aronga Māori ki te momo reo e kīia nei ko te reo ‘auaha’; tōna ōrokohanga mai me tōna hiranga hei reo whakaatu i te wairua Māori ‘auaha’ ki ngā titonga me ngā tuhinga auaha o nāianei.
Credits:
20
Pre-requisite:
TREO401
REO403 Te Tātari I Te Reo / Te Reo O Ngā Tohunga Tuhi Kupu
He mātauranga tuku iho ngā tuhinga a ngā tūpuna, he matapihi ki tō rātou reo me tō rātou ao. I runga i tēnei ko te whāinga matua, e rua tahi; he āta whakarite i tētahi tikanga tōtōpū e tika ai, e pono ai te mahi ka tahi, ka rua, he ruku i ngā tini āhuatanga o te reo o te kaituhi, me ērā atu mea o roto, ngā tikanga Māori, ngā kaupapa me ngā uara o te wā.
Credits:
20
Pre-requisite:
Korekau
REO404 Te Reo Ōpaki
He whakatupu mātauranga e tiro mātai ana i te reo kōrerorero o ia rā e kīia nei e tātou ko te ‘reo ōpaki’, otirā ko te wāhanga ōna ka mātua wānangatia ko te hanga nei te ‘kīwaha’ me tōna hiranga ki te reo.
Credits:
20
Pre-requisite:
Korekau
REO405 Te Tū Marae – Karanga Me Te Whaikōrero
He whakatupu i te mōhiotanga me te pitomata o te ākonga ki te tū marae, arā, ki te karanga me te whaikōrero.
Credits:
10
Pre-requisite:
Kia rua o te TREO401, te TREO402 me te TREO404
Iwi and Hapū
HAPŪ401 - Ko ngā Kaumātua: He Kura Te Tangata
To explore the depth of the contribution that kaumātua make to the statement ‘Our people are our wealth’.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
HAPŪ402 - Ko te Marae te Kāinga Matua
To examine active participation on the marae through a study of hapū tikanga, and the contribution those tikanga make to the statement, ‘The marae is our principal home’.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
Te Reo Māori
Year Two
Course of Study
REO501 Te Haurapa: Kimihia, Rangahaua
The aim of this course is for tauira to explore at a deeper level the relationship of te reo Māori to ‘ways of thinking and behaving’ as exemplified in the language of our tūpuna, and vice versa, their actions.
Credits:
60
Pre-requisite:
PtREO
REO502 Te Whakawhiti I Te Reo
To examine the world of translation through the eyes of a senior translator.
Credits:
20
Pre-requisite:
PtREO
REO503 Te Whakapūmau I Te Reo
To explore the current strategies utilised by Māori in the revitalisation of te reo Māori alongside the early efforts of language retention of the ART confederation.
Credits:
20
Pre-requisite:
PtREO
REO504 Te Tū Marae II/Karanga Me Te Whaikōrero
To contribute to hapū and iwi ceremonial events by gaining an advanced knowledge of the specialised language, meaning, appropriate use and performance of mōteatea, karanga and whaikōrero with a particular focus on hui mate.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
PtREO
Iwi and Hapū
HAPŪ501 - Ko te Hāpu: Whāia te Tino Rangatiratanga
To examine the expression of tino rangatiratanga in the continued pursuit of mana ā-hapū.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
HAPU401 and HAPU402
HAPŪ502 - Ko Ngā Mātākōrero o Ngā Iwi: He Taonga Te Reo
To examine kura huna contained within oral literature that contribute to the statement ‘He Taonga te Reo’.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
HAPU401 and HAPU402
Te Reo Māori
Year Three
Course of Study
Iwi and Hapū
Te Reo Māori
How You'll Learn
Residential Seminars (Noho) Attend on-campus residential seminars at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki — learning in a fully immersive te reo environment.
Self-Directed Learning Independent written work, research, and language practice supported by experienced pūkenga throughout the year.
Online Iwi and Hapū Papers Two papers per year delivered online via Mūrau with weekly tutor support and activities.
Online Seminars (Noho) Engage in online webinars and tutorials with opportunities for discussion and wananga learning.
Please contact Te Whare Kōrero for more information.
Is This Course Right For You?
He kaupapa rangahau tōmua tēnei mā te tauira e anga nui mai ana ki ōna. Ā, me whai tohu paetahi, me ōrite rānei ngā pūkenga, ka mutu, me wairua rangahau, me mōhio ki te tuhi i te reo Māori, ā, me mātua mōhio ki te reo Māori. Note: This course is taught in te reo Māori.
Te Reo and Iwi and Hapū Studies
You will also study two papers in Iwi and Hapū studies to compliment your learning, these are often the most rewarding part of study for the majority of our students as they gain a deep connection back to their roots. Your Iwi and Hapū papers will be online with excellent tutor support to help you through, week by week activities. The assignments that you complete will become a taonga and resource for your whānau, marae, iwi and will be treasured for years to come.
Iwi and Hapū studies begin in the first week of the academic year, so you can begin your studies before your first specialisation noho. You will also get the opportunity to meet your reo and iwi and hapū pūkenga during your first noho on campus.
Course Code
TReo
Credits
240
Duration
2 Years
NZQA Level
Level 9
Delivery
Residential seminars, self-directed learning, and online delivery for Iwi and Hapū papers
Locations
Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki
Mode
Te Reo Māori
Next Intake
16 Feb - 25 Oct 2026
Tuition Fees
Year 1: Refer to Poutāhū tohu
Year 2: $3,768.75 (approx.)
"Ara noa atu ngā mātāpuna o te kōrero, a, kua tuhia. Kei reira te reo o ngā tīpuna hei matapihi ki te ao i a rātou e noho ana ki te mata o te whenua."
Ruihapounamu Ruwhiu
Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Awa, Ngāpuhi
Pūkenga Matua, Poutāhū & Tāhuhu Reo
"Me mārama te tangata ki te reo, e mārama ai hoki ia ki te mātauranga o ngā mātua tūpuna. Koia hoki tētahi wāhanga nui o te tuakiri Māori."
Heitia Raureti
Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Rangitihi
Kaihautū, Te Whare Reo
“I was drawn to Te Wānanga o Raukawa because of the mix of whakapapa, convienience, and incredible line-up of kaiako. I love how the tohu are uniquely structured with iwi and hapū studies, te reo and the chosen specialty”.
"Ara noa atu ngā mātāpuna o te kōrero, a, kua tuhia. Kei reira te reo o ngā tīpuna hei matapihi ki te ao i a rātou e noho ana ki te mata o te whenua."
Ruihapounamu Ruwhiu
Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Awa, Ngāpuhi
Pūkenga Matua, Poutāhū & Tāhuhu Reo
"Me mārama te tangata ki te reo, e mārama ai hoki ia ki te mātauranga o ngā mātua tūpuna. Koia hoki tētahi wāhanga nui o te tuakiri Māori."
Heitia Raureti
Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Rangitihi
Kaihautū, Te Whare Reo
“I was drawn to Te Wānanga o Raukawa because of the mix of whakapapa, convienience, and incredible line-up of kaiako. I love how the tohu are uniquely structured with iwi and hapū studies, te reo and the chosen specialty”.
Amiria Tutari Salzmann
Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngā Ruahinerangi, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Koata
Graduate of Tāhuhu Te Reo Māori
Fees & Funding
Year
Year 1 (Poutāhū)
Year 2
Year 3
Total (Year 2)
Tuition (Approx)
Refer to Poutāhū Reo Māori fees
$3,768.75 (approx.)
$3,768.75
Fees are approximate and may be subject to change. Additional costs may apply for course materials and travel to noho.
Scholarships
Support is available through scholarships to make study more accessible. Find out more.
Additional Funding Options
You may be able to access student loans, allowances, or Fees Free to support your studies. Learn more.
Entry Requirements
Minimum age of 17 years. Good capacity in te reo Māori as the course is total immersion. Support from a hapū/iwi to conduct research. Hold an undergraduate degree or have appropriate knowledge and experience to study at postgraduate level. Regular internet access, email address and computer or laptop with a working mic and camera are required.
Academic Requirements
Personal Requirements
A strong commitment to developing te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
Ability to attend residential noho at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki
Technology Requirements
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Regular internet access
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Email address
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Computer, laptop, tablet, or suitable mobile device for online learning via Mūrau
Full Requirements
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For complete entry requirement details, see Appendix One of the Academic Regulations.
Where This Qualification Takes You
Completing this qualification can lead to a variety of career opportunities, including:
Contributor to reo revitalisation
Māori language translator
Pathway to teaching of te reo in wharekura, secondary school and tertiary institutions
Policy analysis and advisory roles in Māori language and kaupapa Māori development
Project management of te reo and kaupapa Māori research and development
Senior Māori language advisor
Senior cultural advisory roles in government or local authorities
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