He Pātaka Reo

What is a micro-credential?

Micro-credentials are short courses that are approved and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) that allow students to acquire industry-relevant skills and customise career development.

Our micro-credentials are delivered using a dedicated online learning portal with access to readings, videos and self-reflection resources.

The content has been co-designed by subject matter experts using practical skills and knowledge that can be applied and assessed within a professional context.

The learning objectives have been designed to be recognised in a way that is valuable and can be leveraged to progress future professional learning.

The narrow focus of a micro-credential course makes it an ideal addition to any other study commitments.

Once you have completed the micro-credential you will receive a badge and the micro-credential will be registered on the NZQA record of learning register.

Online Interactive Requirements

• Access to computer to view recorded presentations
• Access to computer for online assessments (tablet or phone not recommended)

Course Fees

• Domestic students are not eligible for Student Loans and Allowances for micro-credentials.

International Course Requirements

• Aged 18 years or older

This micro-credential can be awarded to learners who complete He Pātaka Reo/Te Reo Māori course which consists of 3 Stages that contain 6 Akoranga | Learning Sessions.

This micro-credential uses the lens of te ao Māori ways of knowing, being, and doing. Te reo Māori me ōna tikanga are the foundation of this micro-credential and will be seen across each of the 18 Akoranga.

This is a pathway that seeks to inspire and aspire for improved te reo Māori proficiency, acquisition and use across any and all sectors. It also provides opportunities for te reo Māori to be normalised, and Māori identity and culture, to be shared and embraced.

Participants will engage in a self-exploratory journey, with each akoranga (learning session) reflecting both themselves and their work environments. The goal is for each akoranga to offer diverse approaches to respectfully understand te reo Māori engaging with Māori communities, applicable within their companies, schools, ECE services, and other settings.

• Online

This course is self-directed, allowing participants to build on and enhance their knowledge and experiences in their own time and at their own pace.

What is a verified copy?
A verified copy is a photocopy of your original document signed as being a true and accurate copy by a Justice of the Peace (JP), solicitor, church minister, kaumātua, police officer, school principal, Member of Parliament or Te Rito Maioha teaching staff member. You can find a list of Justices of the Peace in the Yellow Pages of the telephone book or at Royal Federation of NZ Justices’ Associations

Documents required to submit an application

1. Primary ID
You must supply a verified copy of one of the documents below:

• New Zealand Birth Certificate issued on or after 1 January 1998 carrying a unique identification number
• New Zealand Passport
• Overseas passport (must include relevant visa/residency permit)
• New Zealand Emergency travel document
• New Zealand refugee travel document
• New Zealand certificate of identity (issued under the Passports Act 1992 to non-NZ citizens who cannot obtain a passport from their country of origin)
• New Zealand certificate of identity (issued under the Immigration Act 1987 to people who have refugee status)
• New Zealand citizenship certificate

2. Secondary ID
You must supply a verified copy of one of the documents below:

• New Zealand Driver’s licence
• 18+ Card
• Community services card
• NZ student photo identification card – from another tertiary institution
• NZ employee photo identification card
• NZ electoral roll record
• Inland revenue number
• NZ utility bill, issued not more than six months earlier.

End dates: Students have up to 26 weeks to complete this micro-credential

Fees cover all tuition costs, student guides, and readings.

All fees shown are for domestic students studying in 2026*:

*Fees may be subject to late payment fees after the due date