


POUTAWA
Māori Education & Development
Kei hea taku manapou, taku manatawa?
Poutawa is dedicated to the revitalisation, teaching, and growth of te reo Māori and cultural competency across Aotearoa. We design and deliver programmes, resources, and learning opportunities grounded in mātauranga Māori, tailored to meet the needs of both Māori and non-Māori communities.
Our kaupapa is simple yet powerful: to strengthen identity, empower learners, and ensure te reo and Mātauranga Māori continues to flourish across whānau, workplaces, schools, and organisations.


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.
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Our Services

RAUEMI
Māori Resources
KAUPAPA AKO
Courses
MARAUTANGA
Curriculum Design
WHAKAWHANAKE
Professional Development
RAUTAKI ORA
Strategic Development
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