Strong foundations create the confidence needed to communicate, connect, and grow through te reo Māori. Te Puāwaitanga o te Reo introduces ākonga to the fundamentals of language, identity, and cultural understanding through engaging and meaningful learning experiences. 

Through themes of pepeha, greetings, whakapapa, locations, and everyday communication, learners strengthen their ability to use simple reo confidently in authentic contexts. As interactive challenges, games, and creative tasks unfold, ākonga build strong language foundations while deepening their understanding of connection, belonging, and te ao Māori.

Identity, culture, and connection sit at the heart of learning te reo Māori and understanding our place within the world around us. Tōku Tuakiritanga introduces ākonga to foundational te reo Māori and tikanga through meaningful and engaging learning experiences. 

Through themes of pepeha, mihimihi, karakia, relationships, and identity, learners strengthen their ability to communicate confidently in everyday contexts. As interactive games, collaborative tasks, and speaking activities unfold, ākonga build strong cultural and language foundations while developing confidence, belonging, and authentic connections with others.

Te reo Māori is meant to be lived, celebrated, and shared with confidence in everyday life. This unit brings language to life through creativity, movement, and expressive communication in relatable teenage contexts. 

Through themes of school life, friendships, social interactions, and future plans, ākonga strengthen their ability to communicate naturally and spontaneously. As collaborative, creative challenges, and real-life scenarios unfold, learners build fluency, confidence, and pride while experiencing te reo Māori as a living language of identity, energy, and connection.

Adventure, excitement, and unforgettable experiences come alive as ākonga explore the places that inspire joy, thrill, and curiosity through engaging use of te reo Māori. 

Through themes of travel, holidays, theme parks, emotions, and new experiences, learners strengthen their ability to describe places, express feelings, and communicate ideas in meaningful real-world contexts. As challenges and creative tasks unfold, ākonga build confidence using te reo Māori naturally while exploring connection, adventure, and the excitement of discovering new places.

Fast-paced takeaway culture comes alive as ākonga use te reo Māori to order food, describe flavours, compare favourites, and interact confidently in dining situations. 

Through themes of cafés, restaurants, menus, and food experiences, learners strengthen their ability to communicate naturally using polite conventions, questions, and expressions of praise. As role-play challenges and interactive tasks unfold, ākonga build confidence using te reo Māori in fun and practical everyday contexts while exploring hospitality, communication, and shared food experiences.

Every person has unique strengths, hidden talents, and qualities that make them extraordinary in their own way. This superhero-inspired unit encourages ākonga to explore identity, personality, and self-expression through creative and engaging use of te reo Māori. 

Through themes of powers, talents, appearance, and personal qualities, learners strengthen their ability to describe people, share ideas, and communicate with confidence. As imaginative tasks and character creation unfold, ākonga build expressive language skills while celebrating individuality, creativity, and personal identity.

Sweet treats and creative flavours bring learning to life as ākonga step into a lively ice cream shop using te reo Māori in fun and interactive ways. 

Through themes of flavours, colours, quantities, preferences, and customer interactions, learners strengthen their ability to describe products, order food, and communicate using polite conventions with growing confidence. As exciting role-play tasks and taste-testing experiences unfold, ākonga build natural conversational skills while enjoying rewarding and delicious shared experiences together.

Adventure and competition combine as ākonga travel across Aotearoa in an Amazing Race-style challenge using te reo Māori to solve clues, complete tasks, and explore significant locations. 

Through themes of travel, landmarks, directions, teamwork, and problem-solving, learners strengthen their ability to communicate ideas and respond confidently in exciting real-world contexts. As challenges become more fast-paced and interactive, ākonga build natural language skills while discovering important places, working collaboratively, and embracing the thrill of exploration and adventure.

Learning becomes an exciting digital escape room as ākonga solve clues, unlock challenges, and complete missions using te reo Māori in creative and interactive ways. 

Through teamwork, problem-solving, and language-based puzzles, learners strengthen their ability to communicate ideas, follow instructions, and apply reo in meaningful contexts. As digital challenges become more complex, ākonga build confidence using te reo Māori naturally while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and active language skills through fast-paced and engaging gameplay.

The kitchen becomes a fast-paced Māori MasterChef challenge as ākonga explore kai, cooking, and food traditions through energetic and hands-on use of te reo Māori. 

Through activities focused on quantities, flavours, qualities, ingredients, and friendly competition, learners build confidence using language in practical and collaborative ways. As teams cook, create, and present their dishes, ākonga strengthen their ability to communicate naturally while exploring Māori food practices, teamwork, creativity, and expressive language through shared experiences.

Creativity, flavour, and entrepreneurship come together as ākonga design and promote their own food truck using fun and practical te reo Māori. 

Through engaging activities connected to food, branding, colour, taste, sound, and customer experiences, learners use language in exciting real-world contexts. As ideas are shared through teamwork, design, and presentation tasks, ākonga strengthen their confidence to communicate naturally while exploring innovation, imagination, and expressive language through all of the senses.

Storytelling comes alive as ākonga step into the world of podcasting to retell Māori pūrākau in creative and engaging ways. 

Through simple and meaningful use of te reo Māori, learners build confidence to speak, perform, and share stories using their own words. As ideas develop through collaboration, creativity, and oral language activities, ākonga strengthen their ability to communicate naturally while exploring the power of storytelling, imagination, and authentic expression through te reo Māori.