200-level

TREO211
Te Ngao Mamaku 1
Description
An intermediate level course in Te Reo Maori for those who have completed TREO112 or who have recognised prior learning. This course continues the study of the structure of Te Reo Maori and extends your speaking skills through the study of a range of everyday topics. The course aims to increase the range and fluency of conversational ability to help lay the groundwork for future growth.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
TREO112
Restrictions
TREO260
TREO212
Te Ngao Mamaku 2
Description
An intermediate level course in Te Reo Maori for those who have completed TREO211 or who have recognised prior learning. This course continues the study of the structure of Te Reo Maori and extends your speaking skills through the study of a range of everyday topics. The course aims to increase the range and fluency of conversational ability to help lay the groundwork for future growth.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
TREO211
Restrictions
TREO260
TREO222
Te Matai Reo Maori: The Grammar and Linguistics of Te Reo Maori
Description
This course will explore the grammar and linguistics of Te Reo Maori. We will be studying Maori phonology (sound system), morphology (word structure), and syntax (sentence structure), and also learning more about the history of the language, alongside its social context in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
15 points in Linguistics, or 30 points in Te Reo Maori.
Restrictions
LING222
TREO282
Kapa Haka - Introducing Maori Performing Arts
Description
Designed for Maori and non-Maori, performance competent and new learners, language and non-language students this course takes the class on a journey of exploration to a high level of performance. Course content includes study of the mythological and traditional origins and customs of performing arts from moteatea (traditional song), poi (ball dance), waiata a-ringa (action song), haka and the art of warfare and mau rakau (weaponry - ti rakau, titi torea, hapai rakau, taiaha, patu). The course also covers the role of male and female leaders, biographies of important composers and the renaissance of kapa haka and its place in Maori culture and society. Students learn a full performance bracket which includes a distinctive Ngai Tahu component as well as a selection of historical and sacred classic tribal anthems.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100 level from MAOR, MUSA, or TREO, or 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
MAOR265, MAOR282, TREO382, MUSA252

Not Offered Courses in 2026

200-level

TREO280
He Reo Rumaki - 2
Description
A course targeted at students who have an intermediate competency in speaking te reo Maori. Set in a total immersion environment, students actively engage with level 1 students in a tuakana/teina based environment to actively promote the conversational use of language skills that have been learnt in previous language courses. Students will extend their abilities in a range of conversational situations, and in listening to a range of speakers. Appropriate waiata, karakia, whakatauki and kiwaha will form the basis of the course while language games and interactive activities will accentuate the student’s language knowledge. Students must have already attained an intermediate level of te reo Maori at a tertiary level to successfully participate in this course.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026
For further information see TREO280 course details
Points
15 points