Māori Education & Development
"Ruia te Manapou, ruia te Manatawa kia puāwai ai."
"Sow the seeds of the language so 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.
RATONGA
OUR SERVICES
Our services are designed to strengthen cultural understanding, build confidence in te reo Māori, and create lasting change across workplaces, schools, and communities.
Kia Whakahihiri
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.
Kia Whakatō
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.
Kia Whakawhanake
Professional Development
Purposeful professional development programmes that strengthen leadership and cultural capability, supporting organisational vision, growth, and meaningful change within Aotearoa.
Kia Whakahaumako
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.
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.
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Te Puāwaitanga o te Reo
Foundations of te Reo
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Tōku Tuakiritanga
My Identity
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Whakangahautia te Reo
Ignite the Language
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Kia Hihiri te Reo
Language in Motion
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Te Pae Tawhiti
Look to the Futre
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Tōku Mapihi Maurea
My Language, My Awakening
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.
Guided by our values, we create meaningful pathways for cultural connection and educational excellence.
Ō MĀTOU TŪĀPAPA
our foundations
kaupapa ako
featured programmes
Poutawa delivers expert professional learning in te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori to support organisations, educators and communities to achieve their goals and aspirations.
With extensive experience across education, government, and corporate sectors, we design high-impact programmes that build cultural capability and confident engagement with te ao Māori. Grounded in tikanga and proven practice, our work creates meaningful, lasting impact across your organisation and communities.
We offer a wide range of delivery options — online and face-to-face, short-term workshops, leadership programmes, and long-term strategic partnerships — all tailored to meet your organisation’s goals and aspirations.
