Me He Kuaka Reo o te Kāinga

Come be a part of the journey to learn te reo Māori with your iwi Ngāti Pāoa.

Learn at your own pace in a fun, interactive, whānau atmosphere supported by passionate teachers.

Broaden your knowledge and understanding of Ngāti Pāoa tikanga, history and stories. Create new bonds with other whānau from Ngāti Pāoa at the noho marae.

Be empowered!

Course titles

In 2024, the two new te reo course titles reflect our special connection to the kuaka bird, who make their amazing non-stop journey from Alaska to their home at Pūkorokoro every year.

Te rerenga whakamīharo ā te kuaka - the amazing flight of the kuak

What will you learn on this course?

In this beginners course you will gain the confidence to confidently listen to, read, write and speak basic te reo Māori words and phrases that enable you to create a Māori speaking kāinga.

You will learn about tikanga Māori relevant to the theme for each week and a broad overview of Ngāti Pāoa history.

You are also expected to attend two noho marae.

Enrolments are now closed for 2024 and will reopen in late January 2025

Te kuaka manawa piharau - The determined kuaka

What will you learn on this course?

To enrol in this course you must have completed the level one course in 2024 or Te rerenga whakamīharo a te kuaka, or have previously completed a beginners course of at least ten weeks.

This course continues to expand on your ability to confidently listen to, read, write and speak basic te reo Māori words and phrases that enable you to create a Māori speaking kāinga.

You will continue to learn about tikanga Māori relevant to the theme for each week and you will explore Ngāti Pāoa stories of significance.