Māori Education & Development
"Ruia te manapou, ruia te manatawa, kia hauhake"
"Sow the seeds of the language so that they may florish
At Poutawa, we foster meaningful and lasting connections with te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori. We believe that language is the heartbeat of culture.
Through thoughtfully designed, high-quality resources and transformative professional learning experiences, we empower both Māori and non-Māori to engage with te ao Māori in ways that are authentic, confident, and enduring.
Ratonga | Services
Through thoughtfully designed, high-quality resources and transformative professional learning experiences, we empower both Māori and non-Māori to engage with te ao Māori in ways that are authentic, confident, and enduring.
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 Reo Māori
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.
We offer a wide range of delivery options — online and face-to-face, short-term workshops, leadership programmes, and long-term strategic partnerships — all tailored to meet your organisation’s goals and aspirations.
Te Reo Mataora
The Ministry of Health
A foundational programme designed to build confidence in te reo Māori through practical, everyday use. Learners develop pronunciation, basic sentence structures, and the ability to engage in simple kōrero with accuracy and cultural understanding.
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Te Reo ki Tua
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
An intermediate pathway that extends language capability beyond the basics. This programme strengthens fluency, expands vocabulary, and deepens understanding of sentence patterns so learners can communicate with greater confidence and expression.
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Tū Māia
Oranga Tamariki
A leadership-focused programme that empowers participants to stand confidently in te ao Māori. It integrates language, tikanga, and identity to support culturally grounded leadership and authentic engagement in professional and community settings.
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Ka tō, Ka Hua
Te Reo Māori for Educators
A practical, outcomes-driven programme focused on embedding te reo Māori into everyday environments. Participants learn strategies to integrate language and tikanga into their workplace or classroom in meaningful and sustainable ways.
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.
"Ruia te manapou, ruia te manatawa, kia puāwai"
Poutawa is dedicated to fostering deep connection with te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori.
We believe that language is the heartbeat of culture, and through accessible, high-quality educational resources and development opportunities, we empower both Māori and non-Māori to engage authentically with te ao Māori.
Rauemi Reo Māori
"Sow the seeds of the language so that they may florish"
At Poutawa, we foster meaningful and lasting connections with te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori. We believe that language is the heartbeat of culture. Through thoughtfully designed, high-quality resources and transformative professional learning experiences, we empower both Māori and non-Māori to engage with te ao Māori in ways that are authentic, confident, and enduring.
Our team is a collective of experienced educators and language specialists, united by a commitment to quality, connection, and empowerment.