Māori Education & Development
“Ruia te manapou, ruia te manatawa kia puāwaitia”
“Sow the seeds of the language so that they may flourish"
Poutawa is dedicated to fostering deep connection with te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori. We believe that language is the heartbeat of culture, and through accessible, high-quality educational resources and development opportunities, we empower both Māori and non-Māori to engage authentically with te ao Māori.
Our commitment is to strengthen cultural identity, build confident communicators, and support communities in their journey towards cultural competency and linguistic excellence. We honor the past, nurture the present, and sow seeds for future generations.
Māori Units & 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 and school communities.
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Māori Courses & Learning
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
We design and facilitate tailored professional development programmes, delivered across a range of modes, to align with your organisation’s vision, aspirations, and cultural capability goals with authenticity and mana.
Design & Planning
We provide design and planning support for curriculum and strategic goals, working alongside schools, organisations, whānau, marae, and communities to create culturally grounded, future-focused pathways.
Ratonga | Our Services
At Poutawa, we design and deliver culturally grounded programmes that build capability, confidence, and understanding. We work alongside organisations, educators, and communities to embed mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and cultural competency in meaningful, practical, and sustainable ways.
Kia Whakahihiri | Featured Resources
A selection of our Te Reo Māori units design to engage and inspire ākonga of te reo Māori to become life-long language learners.
Tūāpapa | Our Foundations
Guided by our values, we create meaningful pathways for cultural connection and educational excellence.
Whakakitenga
Vision
To see the mana of te reo and mātauranga Māori strengthened and valued in all spaces.
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.
Whāinga
Goal
To inspire, motivate, and empower learners through meaningful language and cultural experiences.
Kaupapa Ako | Featured Learning
Poutawa is dedicated to fostering deep connection with te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori. We believe that language is the heartbeat of culture, and through accessible, high-quality educational resources and development opportunities, we empower both Māori and non-Māori to engage authentically with te ao Māori.
Our commitment is to strengthen cultural identity, build confident communicators, and support communities in their journey towards cultural competency and linguistic excellence. We honor the past, nurture the present, and sow seeds for future generations.
Through collaboration, innovation, and unwavering respect for tikanga, we create pathways that celebrate mana and hauora, ensuring that te reo Māori continues to thrive in all spaces.
Tū Maia
Oranga Tamariki
An 18-week NZQA-accredited programme supporting Oranga Tamariki kaimahi to deepen cultural understanding and authentically connect with tamariki and whānau through values-based practice.
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Te Reo Mataora
Ministry of Health
10 week course designed for the Ministry of Health to broaden understanding of te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori to support their organisations goals and responsibilities.
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Te Reo ki Tua
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Weekly online sessions supporting Toi Moana kaimahi to incorporate authentic use of te reo Māori and tikanga within an organisational context aligned to strategic goals and relationship building.
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Whakawhanaketia!
Kaiako Reo Māori
Delivered by kaiako reo Māori, for kaiako reo Māori to support secondary te reo Māori requirements, whilst inspiring innovative teaching pedagogy.
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Te Ara Haumako
Māori Development for NZIPIM
An organisation-wide 10-week programme introducing the foundations of te reo Māori and tikanga to inform best practice and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
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Ka tō ka hua
Te Reo Māori for Educators
A 7 week introductory programme to bring authentic understanding and use of te reo Māori into the classroom.