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Free Te Reo Māori Resources

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Learning te reo Māori is a lifelong journey, and no one pathway looks the same. We’ve gathered a collection of free resources from a range of organisations, educators, and platforms to help support you along the way. Explore, learn, listen, practice, and find the tools that best suit your own reo journey.
Te Reo mō te Tari

A collection of practical office phrases and downloadable posters designed to encourage the everyday use of te reo Māori in workplace environments.

Toolkete – Te Reo Māori Stories

A storytelling platform that supports communities and individuals to preserve and share experiences connected to the revitalisation journey of te reo Māori.

Kaupapa Board Game

A bilingual board game that builds Māori vocabulary through fast-paced, team-based word description challenges suitable for all fluency levels.

Kei a Wai? Board Game

A range of Māori language board games designed to support pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary development, and sentence construction through play-based learning.

Tōku Reo Series

A television and online learning series that develops vocabulary and sentence structures through role-play, dialect exploration, and contextualised language learning.

Te Ara Wai: Journeys

A self-guided digital experience that explores culturally significant places and stories shared by local experts throughout the Waipā district.

Ako Panuku

A Ministry of Education-supported platform providing culturally responsive teaching resources, activities, and professional support for kaiako.

Ako with Pānia Papa

A language learning series hosted by Pānia Papa that supports learners to deepen their understanding of advanced language structures and conversational reo.

Te Whanake Animations

Animated digital learning modules that complement the Te Whanake textbook series through storytelling, listening, and interactive language tasks.

Māori Made Easy

A series of online lessons designed to accompany Scotty Morrison’s Māori Made Easy books and support foundational language learning.

Pōwhiri – Welcome or Not?

An informative video resource that explains the purpose, structure, and tikanga of pōwhiri for individuals, schools, and organisations.

Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori

The official website of Te Taura Whiri featuring kupu hou, translation tools, language resources, and opportunities to support te reo Māori development.

Te Iwa o Matariki

A comprehensive learning hub developed by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa featuring videos, podcasts, downloadable activities, and research-based information about Matariki.

Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art Virtual Tour

An interactive virtual exhibition experience from Auckland Art Gallery featuring Māori artists, curated tours, and educational activities.

I te Kai Rorerore

A collection of practical summer and BBQ-themed Māori phrases with downloadable posters for whānau and community use.

Bilingual Signage

A practical resource encouraging organisations and businesses to incorporate bilingual Māori signage into public spaces.

Mahuru Māori

A nationwide language challenge encouraging individuals, schools, and workplaces to commit to speaking more te reo Māori throughout September.

Education Perfect – Te Reo Māori

An online learning platform offering interactive activities, assessments, and personalised language learning experiences for students and teachers.

Kids Greening Taupō

A community initiative connecting tamariki with environmental restoration projects while strengthening cultural identity and local knowledge.

The Te Reo Māori Classroom

A resource hub supporting kaiako with curriculum-aligned teaching resources, activities, and guidance for te reo Māori in English-medium schools.

Ōpaki

A fun and engaging Māori language series hosted by Pānia Papa using games, music, and practical activities to support beginner learners.

Reo Māori Mai

A community-focused initiative providing resources and pathways for learners at all stages of their te reo Māori journey.

Waiata Reo Māori Playlist

A curated Spotify playlist of contemporary Māori waiata designed to support classroom environments and everyday language exposure.

Mātauranga Māori – Science Learning Hub

A science learning platform featuring articles, activities, videos, and PLD resources that connect science education with mātauranga Māori.

Language Drops – Te Reo Māori

A visually engaging language learning app that teaches Māori vocabulary through themed games and bite-sized learning activities.

Te Rā Kirihimete

A collection of festive Māori phrases and downloadable posters designed to encourage the use of te reo Māori during Christmas celebrations.

KIWA Digital

A digital library of interactive Māori and bilingual books supporting the teaching of mātauranga Māori and te reo Māori.

Ingoa Wāhi

An online interactive quiz that supports learners to explore Māori place names and practise pronunciation across Aotearoa.

Aotearoa History Show

A podcast series exploring the people, events, and stories that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand from its origins to the present day.

Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

A comprehensive digital encyclopedia covering the history, people, culture, and environment of Aotearoa New Zealand.

He Reo Tupu, He Reo Ora

A structured language learning resource designed to support foundational te reo Māori acquisition in classroom contexts.

A Māori Phrase a Day

A series of engaging videos teaching practical Māori phrases for everyday contexts in a simple and accessible way.

Maramataka Māori

Resources and calendars designed to support understanding of the maramataka, moon phases, and seasonal cycles in te ao Māori.

Up to Speed with Te Reo

A podcast series hosted by Stacey Morrison introducing commonly used Māori words and phrases heard in everyday life across Aotearoa.

Te Papa – Matariki Classroom Resources

A collection of classroom-ready resources and activities developed by Te Papa to support learning about Matariki and its cultural significance.

Pronunciation Guide

An interactive pronunciation guide supporting learners to hear and practise Māori vowels, consonants, and digraphs.

Kimikupu – Whanaunga

A fun word search activity supporting learners to build vocabulary connected to whanaungatanga and relationships.

Pūrārangi Māori

An engaging online tool that supports learners to practise pronunciation, sounds, and waiata through interactive listening activities.

Everyday Māori Podcast

A practical podcast series hosted by Hēmi Kelly and Āpera Woodfine supporting learners to use everyday Māori language confidently.

Kauwhata Reo

A comprehensive online resource hub designed to make teaching and learning te reo Māori accessible, engaging, and relevant.

Taringa Podcast

A popular bilingual podcast blending Māori and English to support relaxed and engaging learning about language and culture.

ETV

A large online archive featuring educational programmes, documentaries, and Māori-focused media content accessible to kaiako.

Te Kete Ipurangi – Te Reo Māori

A collection of lesson plans aligned with Te Aho Arataki Marau mō te Ako i Te Reo Māori – Kura Auraki.

Hui ā-Ipurangi – Online Meetings

A practical resource featuring Māori phrases and vocabulary commonly used during Zoom and Teams meetings.

Starting in Te Reo Māori

An online initiative by Grant Whitbourne supporting learners to build confidence and reduce confusion when learning te reo Māori.

Kupu o te Rā

A daily Māori word and phrase resource designed to support regular language exposure and build confidence using te reo Māori in everyday contexts.

Te Aka Māori Dictionary

A comprehensive online Māori dictionary providing definitions, sentence examples, pronunciation support, and English-to-Māori translations.

Reo Pēpi

A practical platform helping parents and caregivers introduce te reo Māori naturally into everyday routines with pēpi and tamariki.

Toro Mai

An accessible online language course supporting learners to build foundational sentence structures, vocabulary, and conversational confidence.

Waiata Anthems

A collection of popular New Zealand songs translated into te reo Māori to support language revitalisation through music and performance.

Kōrero Māori

A video-based learning platform focused on practical conversational reo Māori for everyday situations and interactions.

Manu Kōrero Resources

Resources supporting tauira preparing for Manu Kōrero and developing confidence in formal speaking and presentation in te reo Māori.

Te Ao Māori News

A Māori-focused news platform providing opportunities to engage with contemporary kaupapa while strengthening comprehension skills.

Reo Ora

A platform promoting the wellbeing benefits of language revitalisation through practical resources, stories, and community initiatives.

Te Reo Māori for Beginners

A beginner-friendly resource supporting foundational pronunciation, greetings, sentence patterns, and everyday Māori language use.

Te Ara Reo Māori – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

A comprehensive suite of te reo Māori programmes designed to support learners from beginner to advanced fluency through online, classroom, and home-based learning options.

Te Tohu Reo Rumaki – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

A full immersion programme supporting learners to strengthen fluency, confidence, and everyday use of te reo Māori within kaupapa Māori learning environments.

Te Rōnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

An advanced language programme designed to deepen understanding of formal language structures, tikanga, and high-level communication skills.

Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

A high-level immersion programme focused on extending fluency, critical language use, and leadership within te ao Māori contexts.

Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

An advanced reo Māori qualification supporting learners to achieve high levels of fluency and confidence across academic, professional, and cultural settings.

Te Reo Māori Courses – Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

A range of te reo Māori qualifications supporting language acquisition, cultural capability, and pathways into higher-level Māori studies and immersion learning.

Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori – Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

A kaupapa Māori degree programme delivered through immersion contexts that strengthens te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori capability.

Heke Reo Māori – Te Wānanga o Raukawa

A tikanga-based reo Māori programme supporting learners to build fluency while engaging with iwi and hapū studies in a kaupapa Māori environment.

Te Reo Studies – Te Wānanga o Raukawa

A suite of reo Māori qualifications encouraging learners to normalise the use of te reo Māori through immersion, noho, and community-based learning experiences.

Te Kura Reo o Raukawa

An intensive language revitalisation programme designed for Māori speakers wanting to strengthen confidence, fluency, and use of te reo Māori in multiple settings.

Te Wānanga Takiura

A kaupapa Māori tertiary provider delivering full immersion programmes focused on oral fluency, teaching, and Māori-medium education pathways.

Papa Reo – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

A flexible home-based programme supporting learners to begin their te reo Māori journey with guided resources and online support.

Online e-Learning – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Online te reo Māori programmes supported by kaiako and interactive digital learning environments, allowing learners to study from anywhere in Aotearoa.

Tikanga and Cultural Development – Awanuiārangi

Programmes designed to strengthen understanding and application of tikanga Māori in whānau, marae, workplace, and community contexts.

Kaupapa Māori Programmes – Te Wānanga o Raukawa

A range of Māori-focused qualifications combining online learning, noho marae experiences, and kaupapa Māori frameworks to support lifelong learning.

Māori Made Easy – Scotty Morrison

A highly accessible and practical guide for everyday learners wanting to build confidence in te reo Māori through structured lessons and real-life language use. (Penguin Books)

Māori Made Easy Workbook Series

A series of guided workbook kete designed to reinforce vocabulary, sentence structures, pronunciation, and language practice alongside the Māori Made Easy books. (whitcoulls.co.nz)

Te Whanake: Te Kākano

The first book in the Te Whanake series focusing on foundational language structures, pronunciation, listening, and communication skills.

Te Whanake Series

A widely used Māori language learning series featuring textbooks, audio resources, online modules, and activities supporting learners from beginner to advanced fluency.

A Māori Phrase a Day – Hēmi Kelly

A practical and engaging book introducing useful Māori phrases and expressions that can be incorporated into everyday conversations.

Māori at Home – Scotty & Stacey Morrison

A practical guide designed to help families incorporate te reo Māori naturally into daily home life through phrases, routines, and activities.

Māori at Work – Scotty Morrison

A practical workplace-focused guide supporting professionals to confidently use te reo Māori in meetings, emails, greetings, and office conversations.

The Raupō Phrasebook of Modern Māori

A user-friendly phrasebook featuring useful modern Māori expressions and vocabulary for a wide range of everyday situations.

Māori Made Easy Pocket Guide

A portable pocket guide featuring commonly used Māori phrases, pronunciation tips, and essential language structures for beginners.

Reo Pēpi

A collection of bilingual Māori language books supporting whānau to introduce te reo Māori naturally to pēpi and tamariki from an early age.

Reo Pēpi Box Sets

A boxed set of Māori-English board books designed to support early language acquisition and whānau engagement with te reo Māori.

Māori Made Easy Complete Set

A bundled collection of Māori Made Easy books and workbook kete supporting long-term structured language learning.

Māori Language.net Books

A curated online collection of Māori language books, dictionaries, readers, and educational resources for learners at all stages.

Te Reo Māori Readers Collection

A range of graded readers designed to strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and fluency in te reo Māori.

Kupu Māori Colouring and Activity Books

A collection of engaging colouring and activity books supporting tamariki and whānau to learn vocabulary through interactive play.

Māori Picture Dictionary

A visual dictionary introducing commonly used Māori vocabulary through illustrations and thematic organisation.

Te Reo Māori Made Simple

A beginner-friendly learning book designed to simplify foundational Māori sentence structures, pronunciation, and conversational language.

Maramataka Online – All Right?

A digital maramataka tool that helps users explore moon phases and their connection to wellbeing, energy, reflection, and environmental awareness. (All Right?)

Maramataka Māori

A comprehensive platform featuring maramataka planners, workshops, educational resources, and mātauranga Māori connected to lunar cycles and seasonal living. (Maramataka)

Te Papa – Maramataka Learning Resource

A classroom-ready learning resource from Te Papa featuring posters, downloadable activities, and teaching ideas exploring the Māori lunar calendar. (Te Papa)

Matariki by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – Maramataka

A learning platform encouraging learners to observe lunar phases, record patterns, and develop their own maramataka understandings grounded in te ao Māori. (matariki.twoa.ac.nz)

HUIA – Maramataka Resources

A suite of maramataka learning resources including posters, waiata, videos, and classroom activities designed to support understanding of lunar phases and Māori timekeeping. (HUIA)

Downloadable Maramataka PDFs & Charts

A collection of printable maramataka planners, planting guides, classroom worksheets, and educational charts supporting practical use of the maramataka. (MATARIKI)

EONZ – Maramataka Resources

A collection of downloadable maramataka teaching tools, student planning templates, and activities supporting learning in te ao Māori and outdoor education contexts. (eonz.org.nz)

Te Waioratanga – Maramataka Calendar

A wellbeing-focused maramataka resource featuring downloadable calendars, Matariki activities, and practical ways to align wellbeing practices with lunar phases. (All Right?)

Rauemi Māori

An online repository of Māori language and cultural resources, including links to maramataka learning materials, courses, and digital resources. (Māori Language Resources)

Science Learning Hub – Maramataka

A collection of science and mātauranga Māori resources helping learners explore lunar cycles, environmental indicators, and Māori ecological knowledge. (Wikipedia)

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Twinkl – Māori Pūrākau Resources

A large collection of Māori pūrākau teaching resources including PowerPoints, sequencing cards, puppets, worksheets, role-play activities, and story packs designed for classroom use. (Twinkl)

Māori Creation Story – Twinkl

A collection of engaging classroom resources exploring the pūrākau of Ranginui and Papatūānuku through visual storytelling, sequencing activities, masks, and worksheets. (Twinkl)

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