Onehunga High School Adult Learning Centre
Te Reo Māori – Beginners
Begin your te reo Māori learning journey in this welcoming beginner course that introduces both the language and cultural context of te ao Māori.
Each week you will build your skills step by step while gaining a deeper understanding of Māori language and traditions.
During the course you will explore:
• Correct pronunciation and commonly used greetings
• Karakia (prayers) and whakataukī / whakatauāki (proverbs)
• Numbers, personal pronouns and everyday expressions
• Creating simple sentences in te reo Māori
• An introduction to the ‘a’ and ‘o’ categories
• The mihimihi process, including pepeha or whakapapa sharing
This course offers a respectful and supportive introduction to te reo Māori and is ideal for anyone wanting to build foundational language skills while learning about Māori culture.
Tutor
Juanita de Senna
Student feedback
"This was amazing. Tarps is an awesome teacher."
(Student, June 2023)
"Loved it. Great teacher — engaging and passionate."
(Student, December 2023)
"Really enjoyed this class. Very clear and encouraging teaching."
(Student, April 2024)
"Awesome class. I learned a lot and it opened up a whole new world for me."
(Student, April 2025)
Important information
Courses require a minimum number of enrolments to run. If there are not enough participants, the course may be cancelled and you will be notified by email. Please check your inbox (including your spam folder) regularly. When necessary, cancellations are usually made 1–2 working days before the course start date.
Please review the provider’s terms and conditions before enrolling. Refunds are not available if you cancel less than 5 working days before the course begins.
Course information and image sourced from the Onehunga High School Adult Learning Centre website.
