Business Name
Māori Education & Development
Reo Māori
Resources
We create high-quality Māori resources that support authentic learning of te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori.
Reo Māori
Courses
Our courses build confidence in te reo and mātauranga Māori through structured, practical learning experiences.
Professional
Development
Purposeful professional development programmes that strengthen leadership and cultural capability,
Curriculum
& Planning
Curriculum design and planning solutions that build strong foundations for growth for organisations, schools and communities.
"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.
Featured Programmes
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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.
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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