Tōku Māpihi Maurea
Our Living Language
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Ko tōku reo, tōku mapihi maurea
Tōku Mapihi Maurea – Our Living Language invites senior ākonga to explore identity, expression, and language revitalisation through increasingly sophisticated use of te reo Māori. Designed for senior learners, this unit centres on reo as a living expression of who we are, grounded in the whakataukī “Ko taku reo taku ohooho, ko taku reo taku mapihi maurea.”
Through themes such as identity, language use, revitalisation, and contemporary contexts, ākonga strengthen their ability to express viewpoints, respond to others, and communicate ideas with clarity and purpose across a range of settings.Learning moves beyond everyday communication into more reflective and strategic kōrerorero, where students develop arguments, analyse perspectives, and use language to inform, persuade, and inspire.
As fluency develops, ākonga recognise te reo Māori as a source of identity and empowerment, strengthening their confidence to use the language with pride while contributing to its ongoing vitality.
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Achievement Objectives
By the end of Level 8, students can participate in general conversation with speakers of te reo Māori, understand most spoken language, and contribute relevant ideas. They can explain and discuss their own opinions, often using te reo Māori creatively.
They read a range of authentic texts and write expressively for different purposes. Students apply effective learning strategies and demonstrate a high level of fluency as second-language learners.
🌱 LEVEL 7
7.4 offer and respond to information and opinions, giving reasons
7.5 Read about and recount actual or imagined events in the past.
🌱 LEVEL 8
8.2 develop an argument or point of view, with reasons
8.3 recount a series of events to inform, persuade or entertain"
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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:
Strengthen pride and responsibility as kaitiaki of te reo Māori
Use te reo Māori with growing fluency to express identity and ideas
Engage with authentic texts and kōrero
Discuss complex ideas and perspectives respectfully
Explore the history and resilience of te reo Māori
Apply tikanga Māori values in communication
Connect mātauranga Māori to contemporary contexts
Contribute to the vitality of te reo Māori through use and advocacy
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Assessments
This unit supports ākonga to meet half of the NCEA Level 3 portfolio requirements through a balanced set of listening, speaking, and writing contexts grounded in language revitalisation and contemporary reo Māori contexts.
Across the unit, ākonga engage with kaupapa that require them to evaluate initiatives, develop arguments, and communicate complex ideas with precision and confidence. They strengthen their ability to interpret extended spoken reo Māori, justify opinions, and engage in formal and societal contexts.
Contexts are authentic and relevant, supporting progression toward Merit and Excellence while maintaining cultural integrity.
Ākonga complete one portfolio piece for each standard as part of their Level 3 programme.
A second piece for each standard can be completed through additional class kaupapa or an additional Poutawa Level 3 unit package to meet full portfolio requirements.
AS91654 | WAIHANGA TUHINGA WHAI TAKE I TE REO MĀORI O TE AO WHĀNUI: Ākonga write a critical review in te reo Māori evaluating a language revitalisation initiative, developing a clear argument supported by analysis and informed perspectives.
AS91651 | KŌRERO KIA WHAKAMAHI I TE REO MĀORI O TE AO WHĀNUI: Ākonga prepare and deliver a persuasive presentation in te reo Māori proposing a language strategy, communicating ideas with clarity, purpose, and well-reasoned argument.
AS91650 | WHAKARONGO KIA MŌHIO KI TE REO MĀORI O TE AO WHĀNUI: Ākonga listen to spoken te reo Māori texts presenting a range of perspectives on language use and policy, and demonstrate understanding by analysing key ideas, viewpoints, and intent.
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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 unit plan centred on language revitalisation, identity, and expression.
📚 LESSON SLIDES & SEQUENCING
Structured lessons supporting advanced and expressive language use.
🎯 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE MODES
Balanced development across formal, creative, and persuasive contexts.
🧩 INTERACTIVE & CONVERSATIONAL TASKS
Debates, reflections, and creative reo-based tasks.
📊 NCEA-ALIGNED ASSESSMENT TASKS & RUBRICS
Clear criteria supporting complex and purposeful communication.
📝 EVALUATION & REFLECTION TOOLS
Tools supporting reflection on reo use and language growth.