We start off your new journey of learning te reo Māori with pronounciation and introduce karakia, and whakataukī and whakatauāki (Māori prayers and proverbs). 

Each week we get a snapshot of something that is happening in Te Ao Māori currently with our Te Karere section i.e. Treaty Principles bill, Koroneihana.

We learn numbers, greetings, personal pronouns, and are introduced to basic active sentences (where the subject of the sentence performs the action described by the verb) i.e. I haere au ki te marae – I went to the marae. 

Lastly we learn about the ‘a’ and ‘o’ categories before doing a foundational overview of the mihimihi process, including the use of one’s pepeha and/or whakapapa.

Testimonials:

• This was amazing - Tarps is an awesome teacher - June 2023
• Loved it.  Great teacher - engaging, passionate, enjoyed his style - December 2023
• Really enjoyed this class, great teacher, very clear and encouraging. Everything was awesome! - April 2024

Please note: All courses need a minimum number to go ahead. If your course does not have enough enrolments, we regret that we will have to cancel and will let you know by email - please check your emails, including your spam folder, regularly. Courses are usually cancelled, when necessary, 1-2 working days prior to the scheduled start date. Please ensure you are aware of our terms and conditions before completing your enrolment.