Taku Whare Wānanga
Where Knowledge Lives
"Ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōnā te ao".
"The bird that feasts on knowledge, theirs is the world".
Taku Whare Wānanga – Where Knowledge Lives invites senior ākonga to explore the role of learning in shaping identity, growth, and future pathways. Designed for NCEA Level 1 learners, this unit positions education as both a personal and collective journey, grounded in the whakataukī “Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōnā te ngahere. Ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōnā te ao.”
Through themes such as school life, friendships, milestones, and learning experiences, ākonga strengthen their ability to recount past events, describe routines, and express opinions about their learning journey using meaningful and familiar contexts.
Learning moves beyond simple recount into more reflective and purposeful kōrerorero, where students share experiences, respond to others, and express future intentions with increasing confidence. As fluency develops, ākonga recognise that knowledge is a source of empowerment, and that learning spaces thrive when grounded in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and shared success.
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ACHIEVEMENT OBJECTIVES
At NZC Levels 5 and 6, ākonga develop greater social competence in te reo Māori and begin managing less familiar contexts with increasing independence.
In this unit, learners communicate about past activities and events, describe present and past states and opinions, give and follow instructions, and express immediate plans, hopes, and intentions.
These Achievement Objectives align with Te Puāwaitanga – Achieving Social Competence in Te Reo Māori and prepare ākonga for NCEA Level 1 performance expectations.
🌱 LEVEL 5
5.1 communicate about past activities and events
5.3 communicate about past habits and routines
🌱 LEVEL 6
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
6.4 communicate in formal situations.
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learning outcomes
The learning outcomes describe what ākonga will be able to demonstrate by the end of the unit. They focus on communicative competence, cultural participation, confidence, and relational growth, ensuring learning extends beyond language recall to meaningful application.
By the end of this unit, ākonga will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Use te reo Māori to recount school experiences and shared events
Describe routines, habits, and changes over time
Reflect on learning, achievements, and challenges
Express opinions about school life and future improvements
Communicate intentions, hopes, and future goals
Use te reo Māori in structured and semi-formal contexts
Recognise how learning environments support reo use
Contribute positively to a supportive learning community
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assessment tasks
This unit includes two internally assessed NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standards (AS92092 and AS92093). Ākonga demonstrate their ability to interact in spoken Māori and communicate ideas, information, and opinions within meaningful, contemporary contexts.
Assessment focuses on sustained communication, organisation of ideas, and growing independence in reo use. Across both tasks, learners are expected to:
participate in authentic spoken interaction
communicate ideas clearly and coherently
refer to past and present experiences
use familiar language patterns accurately enough to ensure meaning
AS92092 | TE KŌRERORERO I NGĀ PĀRONGO, I NGĀ ARIĀ ME NGĀ WHAKAARO
Tōku Tino Wāhi – My Favourite Place
In this assessment, ākonga will take part in an authentic, unrehearsed interaction in spoken te reo Māori with a partner or small group. They will share information, ideas, and opinions about a place that is meaningful to them, drawing on familiar and relevant contexts.
Ākonga will describe the place, explain its significance, and refer to past and present experiences. Through this kōrerorero, they demonstrate their ability to interact naturally, respond to others, and sustain communication using a range of familiar language.
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what's included
Designed as a pick-up-and-teach package, this resource supports kaiako to deliver high-quality, kaupapa-rich te reo Māori learning with confidence, clarity, and minimal preparation.
📋 MĀHERE AKO – FULL UNIT PLAN
A comprehensive unit plan focused on learning journeys, school life, and growth within supportive environments.
📚 LESSON SLIDES & SEQUENCING
Structured lessons that build confidence recounting experiences and reflecting on learning.
🎯 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE MODES
Balanced development across language modes to support academic and personal expression.
🧩 INTERACTIVE & CONVERSATIONAL TASKS
Activities centred on school experiences, shared memories, and future aspirations.
📊 NCEA-ALIGNED ASSESSMENT TASKS & RUBRICS
Clear criteria supporting communication about learning and personal development.
📝 EVALUATION & REFLECTION TOOLS
Reflection tools that support goal setting and recognition of progress.
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