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Māori Education & Development
"Ruia te manapou, ruia te manatawa, kia hauhake"
"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.
RATONGA | SERVICES
At Poutawa, we offer a range of tailored services designed to build cultural capability and strengthen engagement with te ao Māori.
Our work focuses on practical, high-impact solutions that support organisations, educators, and communities to confidently embed te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori into their everyday practice.
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.
RAUEMI | 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.
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.
Grounded in tikanga and proven practice, our work creates meaningful, lasting impact across your organisation and communities.
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 Levels1, 2, 3 & 4 to strengthen kaimahi understanding of te reo and tikanga Māori to support organisatal 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
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Ka tō, Ka Hua
Te Reo Māori for Educators
A 7 week online course for educators to build their understanding of te reo Māori and incorporate authentic language and activities into their classrooms and curriculum.
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
Mission
To grow confident and authentic advocates who contribute to the vitality of te reo Māori.
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