Who we are
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We are a proudly wāhine Māori owned and operated social enterprise with a team of qualified and experienced educators and learning designers who are dedicated to providing fun, safe, and mana enhancing learning environments that build competency and confidence with te ao Māori, the Māori world.
With 14 years of experience in the Māori education space, our team are knowledgeable in Te Reo Māori, tikanga and kaupapa Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, New Zealand history, culturally safe classrooms, cultural and language strategy development, and E-Learning design.
At Ako Academy, we're all about the journey of teaching and learning — after all, the Māori word 'Ako' means to learn and to teach. Capturing the essence of knowledge exchange.
Our services
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Te Reo & Tikanga Māori
Embrace Te Reo and Tikanga Māori with our transformative direct and e-learning services, enabling learners to engage in an authentic way.
Cultural Advisory
Expert guidance and support for those seeking to foster cultural understanding, sensitivity, and inclusivity.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Deepen understanding and meaningful engagement with Aotearoa's founding document.
Cultural Strategy
Empowering and supporting organisations with the tools and insights to create effective cultural strategies that foster success.
Professional Supervision
Providing guidance, support, and advice to professionals in their practice, aimed at fostering growth, enhancing skills, and promoting reflective and ethical practice within a cultural context.
Translation
Precise and culturally attuned translations to bridge cultural barriers and facilitate meaningful connections.
E-learning
Designed by learning experts, Ako e-learning provides interactive, gamified learning experiences for lasting learning outcomes. Ako’s eLearning is optimized for language learning with pronunciation guides to support learners to become confident with speaking Te Reo Māori!
Testimonals
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Our Clients
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