Māori Education
& Development
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.
Our commitment is to strengthen cultural identity, build confident communicators, and support communities in their journey towards cultural competency and linguistic excellence. We honor the past, nurture the present, and sow seeds for future generations.
"Ruia te manapou, ruia te manatawa kia puāwai ai"
"Sow the seeds of the language so they may flourish"
Team Members
Mō Mātou | About us
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OUR SERVICES
Our services are designed to strengthen cultural understanding, build confidence in te reo Māori, and create lasting change across workplaces, schools, and communities.
"Kei hea taku manapou, taku manatawa?"
"Where are the seeds of my language?"
The name Poutawa is drawn from this whakataukī, which speaks to the origins and future of te reo Māori. Just as the kākā once carried seeds across Aotearoa to take root and flourish, so too must the seeds of our language be sown, nurtured, and protected. At the heart of this kōrero are two seeds:
Te Manapou
The Seed of Lifeforce
Te Manapou represents the essence and vitality of te reo Māori—the beating heart of our language. It is the connection to whakapapa, to identity, and to the spiritual and cultural foundations that give te reo its mana and mauri. This seed is the life force that sustains and energises all who engage with the language.
Te Manatawa
The Seed of Growth
Te Manatawa embodies the evolution and expansion of te reo Māori—its ability to adapt, grow, and thrive in contemporary contexts while remaining rooted in tradition. This seed represents innovation, learning, and the continuous journey of language development that honors the past while embracing the future.
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.
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Te Puāwaitanga o te Reo
Foundations of te Reo
🌱 Years 6-9
🕒 30+ Hours
💲$799 + GST
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Tōku Tuakiritanga
My Identity
🌱 Years 9-10
🕒 30+ Hours
💲$799 + GST
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Whakangahautia te Reo
Ignite the Language
🌱 Year 10
🕒 30+ Hours
💲$799 + GST
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Kia Hihiri te Reo
Language in Motion
🌱 NCEA Level 1
🕒 30+ Hours
💲$899 + GST
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Te Pae Tawhiti
Look to the Futre
🌱 NCEA Level 2
🕒 30+ Hours
💲$899 + GST
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Tōku Mapihi Maurea
My Language, My Awakening
🌱 NCEA Level 3
🕒 30+ Hours
💲$899 + GST
Ō MĀTOU TŪĀPAPA
our foundations
Guided by our values, we create meaningful pathways for cultural connection and educational excellence.
Te Reo Māori
Language Development
Build confidence using te reo Māori appropriately at work, supporting inclusive communication and reflecting Aotearoa’s bicultural context.
Tikanga Māori
Protocols & Practices
Understand tikanga Māori and apply key practices with confidence, integrity, and respect in everyday organisational and stakeholder contexts.
Uara Māori
Māori Values
Explore how Māori values inform ethical, relational practice and strengthen alignment between organisational values and everyday behaviour.
Tūāpapa Māori
Structure & Origins
Understand the foundations of Māori society, including leadership, relationships, and systems, to engage effectively with Māori communities.
Aronga Māori
Perspectives & Views
Explore Māori worldviews to better understand relationships, leadership, and decision-making within bicultural and Māori-engaged environments.
Tāhuhu Kōrero
The Treaty of Waitangi
Understand Aotearoa’s colonial history and Te Tiriti o Waitangi to inform responsible governance, partnership, and organisational practice.
Mana Ōrite
Equity & Equality
Examine equity, systemic racism, and bias in Aotearoa to support fairer, more inclusive organisational practices.
Tātai Hono
Māori Engagement
Develop strategic Māori stakeholder engagement approaches that are grounded, respectful, authentic, and aligned with Māori systems and expectations.
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featured programmes
Poutawa delivers expert professional learning in te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori to support organisations, educators and communities to achieve their goals and aspirations.
