This discipline enables people to explore their identity as New Zealanders and to pass on their passion for this language of Aotearoa to others. Te Reo Maori is a highly recommended language option for those who might work with Maori people, indigenous industries or in education, public or communications roles that require bicultural and multicultural competency.

Students majoring in other subject areas such as History, Sociology, Political Science and International Relations, Human Services, English, Education, Cultural Studies, Law and Social Work often take Maori language courses to support their main field of study.

• The staff in Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies operate as a whanau. We pride ourselves on being accessible in and out of classes to provide support and guidance for students.
• UC staff have expertise in aspects of language acquisition, language revitalisation, bilingual/immersion education, second language teaching pedagogy, change in the Maori language over time, and Maori English. Aotahi has offered regular wananga reo (language immersion field trips) to local marae for its language students for the last 20 years.