Māori Education & Development
Reo Māori Resources
Reo Māori Courses
Professional Development
Curriculum & Planning
"Ruia te manapou, ruia te manatawa, kia puāwai"
"Sow the seeds of the language so that they may florish
Poutawa is a kaupapa Māori organisation specialising in cultural capability..
We design and deliver curriculum, resources, and professional learning grounded in te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori — empowering people to confidently bring te ao Māori into everyday practice and to contribute to a vibrant and living indigneous culture.
Te Reo Māori Resources
Kia hihiri te ako!
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.
Professional Development
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.
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Te Reo Mataora
The Ministry of Health
10 week block courses, delivered throughout the year, 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
10 week block courses, delivered throughout the year, for Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4 to strengthen kaimahi understanding of te reo and tikanga Māori to support organisational operations and stakeholder engagement.
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Tū Māia
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
TŪĀPAPA | OUR 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.
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
