ARA AKORANGA POUNAMU COURSES
Learn the hidden codes that will quickly enable you to learn te reo Māori fluency at a high level.
Contact us to arrange a one-on-one online face-to-face discussion about your personal needs.
You will find out:
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the cultural depth and inner secrets of how the codification of the language works
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codes that have been carefully constructed over many years
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a pain-free way to fluency
THE INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS ARE FREE
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You get to know first-hand about whether or not this is the type of opportunity you’re looking for
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The learning is accelerated—intense for a specific period of time—so may not be for all tastes.
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Our lowest post-assessment candidate result to date has been 75%, the highest 98%.
ENROLMENTS
We are now taking enrolments for our 2024 Summer intake commencing on 22 January 2024 with bespoke and community options. Get in quickly to take advantage of these new offerings.
100% correct te reo Māori, 100% of the time
Te Kete Tuatahi
(Introductory Course)
Contact us now for information on the cost and how you can join
An easy introduction to the language in three 60 minute online sessions and three hours of self-directed learning over 3 weeks. Group face-to-face delivery options are available on enquiry.
You will learn:
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Pronunciation
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Pepeha (Identification)
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Mihi (Greetings)
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Karakia (Prayers) & Waiata (Songs)
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Introduction to Marae etiquette and protocols
Te Kete Tuarua
Contact us now for information on the cost and how you can join
The key to this learning is understanding the codification of the language to allow advanced fluency in the shortest time possible.
This specialist course is delivered in five 1 hour online sessions and ten hours of self-directed learning over 10 weeks. Group face-to-face delivery options are available on enquiry.
In addition to the lessons learnt in Te Kete Tuatahi, you will learn:
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Tauparapara (Traditional Incantations)
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Whakapapa (Genealogy)
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Kōrero Pūrākau (Traditional Stories)
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Kawa, Tikanga (Marae Protocols & Etiquette)
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Tōrangapū (Political Structures & Relationships)
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Whaikōrero (Speech Making—Intermediate competence)
Te Kete Tuatoru
Contact us now for information on how you can join and the cost,
The key to this learning is understanding the codification of the language to allow advanced fluency in the shortest time possible.
This specialist course is delivered in ten 1 hour online sessions and twenty hours of self-directed learning over 10 weeks. Group face-to-face delivery options are available on enquiry.
In addition to the lessons learnt in Te Kete Tuatahi, you will learn:
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Tauparapara (Traditional Incantations)
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Whakapapa (Genealogy)
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Kōrero Pūrākau (Traditional Stories)
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Kawa, Tikanga (Marae Protocols & Etiquette)
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Tōrangapū (Political Structures & Relationships)
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Whaikōrero (Speech Making—Intermediate competence)
Kahu Kiwi Services
We also offer the following services:
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Cultural supervision
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Networking – relationship capital, networking with Iwi Leadership, influencers and advocates
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Translation work
EXECUTIVE PLATINUM COURSES
We can provide a number of modalities to further enable us to better support your learning.
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Karakia Blessing Intro’/ outro’/ karakia kai – spiritual connectivity
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Pepeha Connection- (economy, standard, deluxe models)
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Mihi Meet and greet salutations - Branding
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Waiata Team support/ personalising collective brand
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Whakataukī Power communications/ emails/ letters/ fit to purpose
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Marae Protocols Cultural leadership – cultural safety
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Whaikōrero Formal speechmaking; etiquette eloquence
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Kawa, Tikanga Governance HR
Conversion of responsiveness to Māori Strategies
into transactional policy and procedure best
practice
Internal/ external
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Cultural Supervision Professional Development
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Mana Whenua Promoting authentic, sustainable iwi connections
This suite of learning culminates in ensuring the ability to navigate both the boardroom and marae ātea with poise, ease, confidence, and skill. You will feel totally secure knowing you command all situations as a conduit to the demands of the corporate arena and Te Ao Māori dynamics.
Nau mai, haere mai!
Welcome to the key to open this exclusive gateway of empowerment into Māori world mysteries;
Te tatau pounamu – The Greenstone Door
Matapihi, ahowai, autaia, rākau – Mindset, game plan, skill-set, tools
Te reo Māori Masterclass – Sharp, focused, for you.
Taitea, taikākā – āriki From novice to expert.
What’s the advantage of our master-classes?
Eke whāiti, eke whānui / Intense focus, maximum impact
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We pride ourselves in delivering a personalised service to those who we choose to work with.
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Personalised delivery to quickly remedy your pain points in learning.
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Learn at your pace, in the office or at home with our personalised support as you need with a person who is dedicated to your success.
What benefits will come with this journey?
He ekenga tapuwae / A pathway of discovery
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An accelerated pathway into Te Ao Māori.
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You will have comfort and gain respect in a cultural setting.
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As a leader you can support the cultural change of your organisation to lean into Māori values.
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For Māori, we will support your reconnection to our heritage with dignity to empower your identity.
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For non-Māori, you will get an insight and understanding of Māori
How what we do works for you.
Ka ora tahiwi / Secure, solid, skilled
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We match you with a specialist who will help you on your journey.
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Someone who is suited to your needs and learning style to ensure you are successful.
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For the past decade we have delivered a proven system and know it works.
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We have successfully coached those who are at the start as well as advanced stages of their learning.
Who are our clients?
Kāhui Manutaki / A league of Influencers and advocates
We are happy to provide a list of people who have worked with us. Upon request, we can make enquiries about their availability.
Cultural Fast-Track Option
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Agility
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Capability
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Execution
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Leadership
Masterclass in Cultural Dexterity
We will show you how to collapse time and space for immediate exponential results.
Ka riri taiaha / Execution is everything
We are confident in our ability to get the results you are seeking. We will allow you two sessions with us and offer you a full refund if for any reason either of us decides not to continue.
Exclusive Upgrade
He tētē kura / Leadership leaves signs
We also offer exclusive master-class upgrades by invitation only for those wanting to participate in an accelerated te reo learning retreat.
He kākā wahanui
Mavis Mullins — New Zealand Business Hall of Fame, 2017
Hinerangi Raumati — New Zealand Māori Woman Business Leader, 2017
Hugh Cotterill — Partner/Director - Direct Capital
Hilton Collier — Founder/Managing Director – AgFirst
Anthony Ririnui — General Manager Māori – ASB
Jim Reardon — Founder/Managing Director - CDSC Ltd
Rachel Petero — Founder, Rise 2025
Craig Clarke — Director - Ice Solutions
Mike Dreaver — Director - The Policy Shop Ltd
Richard Briant — Partner – BDO
Kylee Pōtae — Partner – BDO
Grant Macpherson — CEO - Education New Zealand
Jeremy Lightfoot — CEO – Department of Corrections
Rebecca Roberts — Chair - Arthritis, New Zealand
Judith McAra-Couper — Professor AUT
Sean Pocock — Obstetrician/Gynecologist - Tairāwhiti DHB
Ramon Pink — Clinical Director, Community and Public Health – CDHB
Josh Wharehenga — Deputy Mayor, Gisborne