Kia Hihiri te Reo | Language in Motion
$899.00
"Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina"
"Seek out the distant horizons so they become near, and hold fast to those that are already attained"
Te Pae Tawhiti is a future-focused te reo Māori unit that supports ākonga to think critically about their goals, aspirations, and pathways using language with increasing depth and flexibility. Ākonga develop the reo needed to talk about plans, hopes, challenges, and solutions, while offering advice, encouragement, and reasoned ideas in both familiar and more formal contexts. Learning is grounded in mātauranga Māori and values such as manaakitanga and whanaungatanga, supporting reflection on identity, wellbeing, and collective responsibility.
Through purposeful kōrero and scaffolded language use, ākonga strengthen confidence and maturity in communication, preparing them to engage thoughtfully with future learning and life beyond the classroom.
Whāinga Paeatae | Achievement Objectives
This unit aligns with NZC Achievement Objectives for NCEA Level 2 (Levels 6–7, Te Puāwaitanga) by supporting ākonga to communicate with increasing confidence and flexibility across familiar, less familiar, and formal te reo Māori contexts.
Throughout this unit, ākonga will achieve the following objectives:
LEVEL 6
6.2 communicate about problems and solutions
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
6.4 communicate in formal situations.
LEVEL 7
7.1 communicate about future plans
7.2 offer and respond to advice, warnings and suggestions
7.4 offer and respond to information and opinions, giving reasons
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, ākonga will be able to:
Use te reo Māori to explore future pathways, aspirations, and different understandings of success
Kōrero with growing confidence and purpose in both familiar and more formal contexts
Reflect on identity, strengths, and support systems, linking language to wellbeing and belonging
Support others through encouragement, advice, and respectful kōrero grounded in manaakitanga
Discuss challenges and explore solutions using problem-solving and resilience strategies
Apply tikanga Māori values such as whanaungatanga and tangata whenuatanga in learning spaces
Develop understanding of mātauranga Māori and how Māori perspectives guide decision-making
Recognise progress, celebrate achievement, and continue setting purposeful learning goals
Aromatawai | Assessments
This unit supports ākonga to meet half of the NCEA Level 2 portfolio requirements through a balanced set of listening, speaking, and writing contexts grounded in te ao torotoro.
AS91288 | WAIHANGA TUHINGA AUAHA, I TE REO TE AO TOROTORO: Ākonga write a formal letter in te reo Māori proposing a school-based improvement, using clear structure, appropriate tone, and reasoned arguments to communicate ideas respectfully.
AS91285 | KŌRERO KIA WHAKAMAHI I TE REO O TE AO TOROTORO: Ākonga prepare and deliver a persuasive speech in te reo Māori that reflects on identity, achievement, and future pathways, communicating aspirations with confidence and purpose.
AS91284 | WHAKARONGO KIA MŌHIO KI TE REO O TE AO TOROTORO: Ākonga listen to a spoken te reo Māori text about future aspirations and demonstrate understanding by identifying key ideas, perspectives, and meaning from the discussion.
Across the unit, ākonga engage with future-focused kaupapa that require them to communicate ideas, perspectives, and aspirations with clarity and purpose. They demonstrate the ability to understand spoken reo Māori, express and justify opinions, and communicate effectively for more formal audiences. Contexts are authentic, relevant to ākonga experience, and designed to support progression toward Merit and Excellence while maintaining confidence and cultural integrity.
Ākonga complete one portfolio piece for each standard to achieve the three NCEA Level 2 internal standards. Additional evidence can be generated through other class kaupapa or completed using an additional Poutawa Level 2 unit package.
Ngā Hua o Roto | What's included
This resource package has been carefully designed to support kaiako to deliver high-quality, future-focused te reo Māori learning with confidence and ease.
Ngā hua kei roto | What's included:
A comprehensive, ready-to-teach unit plan aligned to NZC and NCEA Level 2 expectations
Structured teaching slides that guide learning progression and reduce preparation time
A curated set of additional learning resources to support differentiation and extension
Purposeful learning tasks and activities that build confidence across listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Assessment task sheets, tauira (model examples), and marking rubrics to support consistent judgement
Digital games and interactive activities designed to reinforce language use and engagement
Formative reflection tools to support learner voice, progress tracking, and wellbeing
Practical teaching tips and guidance to support adaptation, extension, and future learning pathways
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.