Māori Education & Development
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.
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.
Kia WHAKAHIHIRI
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.
Kia Whakawhanake
Professional Development
We partner with you to design professional learning that reflects your unique goals, context, and aspirations. Our approach is collaborative and flexible, grounded in te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori, ensuring each programme is meaningful and relevant to your people and environment.
What sets our services apart is our ability to align every programme with the purpose of your organisation and its future direction. No two programmes are the same—each is tailored in its design, delivery timeframe, mode, and focus to best meet your needs.
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Featured Programmes
We are privileged to work alongside a diverse range of organisations, partnering with them to achieve their goals and aspirations in Māori development and cultural competency.
Te Reo Mataora
The Ministry of Health
A foundational programme designed to build confidence in te reo Māori through practical, everyday use. Learners develop pronunciation, basic sentence structures, and the ability to engage in simple kōrero with accuracy and cultural understanding.
Te Reo ki Tua
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
An intermediate pathway that extends language capability beyond the basics. This programme strengthens fluency, expands vocabulary, and deepens understanding of sentence patterns so learners can communicate with greater confidence and expression.
Tū Māia
Oranga Tamariki
A leadership-focused programme that empowers participants to stand confidently in te ao Māori. It integrates language, tikanga, and identity to support culturally grounded leadership and authentic engagement in professional and community settings.
Ka tō, Ka Hua
Te Reo Māori for Educators
A practical, outcomes-driven programme focused on embedding te reo Māori into everyday environments. Participants learn strategies to integrate language and tikanga into their workplace or classroom in meaningful and sustainable ways.
Kia Whakawhanake
Professional Development
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.
Roanga | Duration & Structure
Options range from one-off workshops to multi-week programmes, allowing for both foundational learning and deeper, sustained development over time.
Aronga | Content Focus
Programmes integrate te reo Māori, tikanga, mātauranga Māori, and cultural capability, tailored to your context and aligned with your organisational goals.
Tukunga | Delivery Modes
Programmes integrate te reo Māori, tikanga, mātauranga Māori, and cultural capability, tailored to your context and aligned with your organisational goals.
Te Reo Mataora
The Ministry of Health
A foundational programme designed to build confidence in te reo Māori through practical, everyday use. Learners develop pronunciation, basic sentence structures, and the ability to engage in simple kōrero with accuracy and cultural understanding.
Te Reo ki Tua
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
An intermediate pathway that extends language capability beyond the basics. This programme strengthens fluency, expands vocabulary, and deepens understanding of sentence patterns so learners can communicate with greater confidence and expression.
Tū Māia
Oranga Tamariki
A leadership-focused programme that empowers participants to stand confidently in te ao Māori. It integrates language, tikanga, and identity to support culturally grounded leadership and authentic engagement in professional and community settings.
TŪĀPAPA
Foundations
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.
Vision
Whakakitenga
To see the mana of te reo and mātauranga Māori strengthened and valued in all spaces.
Goal
Whāinga
To inspire, motivate, and empower learners through meaningful experiences.
Purpose
Tūāpapa
To make te reo Māori learning accessible, authentic, and uplifting for everyone.
Mission
Aronga
To grow confident and authentic advocates who contribute to the vitality of te reo Māori.