POUTAWA

Māori Education & Development

Kei hea taku manapou, taku manatawa?

At Poutawa, we are deeply passionate about preserving and sharing the beauty and sanctity of te reo and Mātauranga Māori.

Our comprehensive services include both individual and group reo Māori sessions, along with top-quality educational resources to enrich learning and teaching. Our curriculum design expertise enables educators to effortlessly integrate te reo Māori into their teaching, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Mātauranga Māori underpins all that we do and is the foundation of our business and the services we provide.

Rukia ai ngā purapura poutawa, kia tupu ake ai

Sow the seeds of the language, so that it may flourish

In a world that constantly evolves, our vision stands unwavering: To witness Mātauranga Māori flourish in its most authentic form, encompassing the wisdom, stories, and traditions of our tupuna. We envisage a future where the delivery of this knowledge reflects the depth and nuance of Māori epistemology, utilising both ancestral methodologies and contemporary innovations to ensure relevance and accessibility.

Ultimately, our aspiration is for Mātauranga Māori to continue in perpetuity. This means fostering an environment where every new generation is instilled with a sense of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) over this knowledge, cherishing it as a taonga (treasure) and passing it on undiminished.

Our vision is of a world where Mātauranga Māori doesn't just exist but thrives, resonating with the hearts and minds of all who encounter it, ensuring its essence is felt, its delivery is impactful, and its legacy is eternal.