Māori Education & Development
Poutawa is a kaupapa Māori education partner focused on growing the use and understanding of te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori across Aotearoa.
We design curriculum, resources, and professional learning that are practical, relevant, and grounded in real-world application - supporting people to lead with confidence in te ao Māori.
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.
featured resources
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.
Kaupapa Ako
Featured programmes
Tū Māia
Oranga Tamariki
A leadership-focused programme designed for those working alongside tamariki and whānau, Tū Māia builds confidence to engage in te ao Māori with authenticity and integrity. It integrates language, tikanga, and identity to support culturally responsive practice, empowering kaimahi to uphold the wellbeing and aspirations of whānau in their care.
Te Reo ki Tua
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Developed within a regional council context, this programme strengthens reo capability to support environmental stewardship, community engagement, and iwi partnerships. Learners expand their language skills to communicate more effectively in kaupapa connected to whenua, wai, and local identity, aligning reo development with the responsibilities of local government.
Te Reo Mataora
Ministry of Health
Designed for the health sector, this programme supports kaimahi to use te reo Māori in ways that reflect the principles of hauora Māori, equity, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Learners build confidence in everyday interactions with whānau, patients, and communities, while strengthening their understanding of culturally safe communication within a system focused on improving outcomes for Māori.
Ka tō, Ka Hua!
Te Reo Māori for Educators
Created specifically for educators, this programme focuses on practical strategies to embed te reo Māori into everyday teaching and learning environments. Participants develop the confidence to normalise reo in the classroom, strengthen cultural understanding, and create meaningful learning experiences that support ākonga success.
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.