Māori Education & Development
Ratonga | Services
Reo Māori Resources
We create high-quality Māori resources that support authentic learning of te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori, designed for kaiako, to engage learners and bring excitement and vitality into their classrooms.
Reo Māori
Courses
Our courses build confidence and capability in te reo and mātauranga Māori through structured, practical learning experiences designed for educators, organisations, and communities at all stages of their journey.
Professional Development
Purposeful professional development programmes that strengthen leadership and cultural capability, supporting organisational vision, growth, and meaningful change within Aotearoa.
Curriculum & Planning
Curriculum design and planning solutions that build strong foundations for growth to support communities, marae, and whānau to achieve their reo aspirations, to contribute to a vibrant and living culture.
Te Reo Māori Resources
Discover a growing collection of high-quality te reo Māori units designed to build confidence, strengthen cultural understanding, and spark genuine engagement. Each resource is carefully crafted using Poutawa’s immersive, task-based approach.
Rich in structure, culturally grounded, and ready to use, our resources support both kaiako and ākonga to experience meaningful progress in te reo Māori.
Mā Ngā Tēina
Junior Reo Māori Resources
Te Ara Tārake
Self-Directed Reo Māori Resources
Mā Ngā Tuākana
Senior NCEA Reo Māori Resources
Āheinga Reo
Grammar Reo Māori Resources
Featured Resources
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A dynamic te reo Māori unit focused on growth and confidence, helping ākonga expand sentence structures, vocabulary, and conversational fluency. Learners strengthen their language skills while exploring themes of development and potential - kia puāwai ai te reo.
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A powerful identity-focused unit where ākonga learn to confidently express who they are and where they come from. Through pepeha and key language structures, learners deepen their connection to whakapapa, place, and community.
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A vibrant, rangatahi-focused unit that brings te reo Māori into everyday life through authentic, real-world contexts. Ākonga learn to use the language confidently for enjoyment, connection, and practical communication in the spaces that matter most to them.
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An energetic, conversation-driven unit that builds real-world speaking confidence in te reo Māori. Through fun, interactive tasks, ākonga develop strong sentence patterns and the courage to use te reo boldly and naturally.
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A future-focused unit that empowers ākonga to express aspirations, goals, and leadership pathways in te reo Māori. Learners build the language needed to confidently articulate their dreams - kia whai pae tawhiti ai.
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A purposeful unit centred on language revitalisation and advocacy. Ākonga explore practical strategies to strengthen the vitality of te reo Māori while developing the confidence and commitment to become active language champions in their whānau, kura, and communities.
Professional Development
We work alongside you to design professional learning that reflects your unique goals, context, and aspirations. Our approach is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori, ensuring each programme is meaningful and relevant to your people and environment.
Pūkenga | Kaiako Expertise
Our experienced kaiako bring deep knowledge and passion of te reo Māori, education, and cultural practice, delivering learning that is authentic, practical, and impactful.
Aronga | Content Focus
Programmes integrate te reo Māori, tikanga, mātauranga Māori, and cultural capability, tailored to your context and aligned with your organisational goals.
Roanga | Duration & Structure
Options range from one-off workshops to multi-week programmes, allowing for both foundational learning and deeper, sustained development over time.
Tukunga | Delivery Modes
Programmes integrate te reo Māori, tikanga, mātauranga Māori, and cultural capability, tailored to your context and aligned with your organisational goals.
Featured Programmes
Ka Tō Ka Hua
Te Reo Māori for Educators
A practical te reo Māori programme supporting educators to integrate language, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori into everyday classroom teaching.
Te Kai a te Rangatira
Te Reo Māori for Principals and Senior Leaders
A leadership-focused programme supporting principals and senior leaders to confidently integrate te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori into school leadership and practice.
Te Ara Haumako
Cultivating Growth
A tailored te reo Māori and cultural capability programme supporting primary industry professionals to engage confidently and respectfully with Māori stakeholders.
Te Reo Mataora
The Living, Breathing Language
A foundational te reo Māori programme supporting health professionals to build confidence, strengthen cultural capability, and integrate reo into everyday workplace practice.
Tū Māia
Building Cultural Capabilities
A Level 5 cultural capability programme supporting learners to understand Te Ao Māori, reflect on systemic inequities, and apply culturally responsive practice within their organisation.
Te Reo ki Tua
Te Reo Māori Programme
A multi-level te reo Māori programme supporting Toi Moana kaimahi to build fluency, apply cultural values, and engage confidently with iwi, hapū, and regional contexts.
Poipoia te Kākano
Te Reo Māori for Early Childhood
A practical, play-based programme supporting early childhood kaiako to integrate te reo Māori and tikanga into everyday practice.
Whakakitenga
Vision
To see the mana of te reo and mātauranga Māori strengthened and valued in all spaces.
Whāinga
Goal
To inspire, motivate, and empower learners through meaningful experiences.
Tūāpapa
Purpose
To make te reo Māori learning accessible, authentic, and uplifting for everyone.
Aronga
Mission
To grow confident and authentic advocates who contribute to the vitality of te reo Māori.
Tūāpapa | Foundations
Guided by our values, we create meaningful pathways for cultural connection and educational excellence, ensuring that learning is grounded in authenticity, strengthened through relationships, and reflective of the aspirations of our communities.