Māori Education & Development
Growing vibrant and intentional learners. Strengthening cultural capability. Shaping the future of te reo Māori.
Ratonga | Our Services
Our services support learners, educators, and organisations at every stage of their journey. Each offering is practical, culturally grounded, and designed to create lasting impact.
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.
Mō Mātou | About Us
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
Explore a growing collection of te reo Māori units designed to spark engagement and build real capability.
Using Poutawa's immersive, task-based approach, each resource supports meaningful language use - not just learning about the reo, but using it with confidence.
NZC Curriculum Aligned
Interactive and Engaging
Rangatahi Driven Kaupapa
Progressive Language Scaffolds
"Ko te reo he matapihi ki te ao"
"Language is a window to the world"
Kia Whakawhanake
Professional Development
We design professional learning around your people, your context, and your goals.
Every programme is tailored—shaped by your vision, delivered in ways that work for you, and grounded in te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori.
Kaupapa Ako | Featured Programmes
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What Clients Say
Poutawa has transformed our approach to teaching te reo Māori.
I've gained confidence in using te reo Māori.
Aroha Jones
Their training is practical and aligns perfectly with our goals.
Sam Lee
Poutawa's impact in our community is profound.
Maria Gomez
Thanks to Poutawa, our students are thriving.
David Brown