Te Ao Māori
Solutions for Organisations
Ako delivers in-person and online Te Ao Māori programmes designed to build confidence, cultural capability, and practical application within professional settings.
Whether you’re seeking structured reo Māori classes, interactive workshops, tailored events, or personalised leadership support, our programmes are designed to meet your organisation where it is - and move it forward with clarity and integrity.
Te Reo Māori - Corporate Group Programmes
In-Person or Online | 8-Week Structured Delivery
Our group-based Te Reo Māori courses provide a fun, safe, and mana-enhancing environment for workplace learning. Delivered weekly over eight weeks, sessions can be run in-office, online, or in a blended format.
Each participant receives:
A structured workbook
Weekly recordings and summaries
Online vocabulary sets with pronunciation guides
Integration of internal policies and case studies
Certificate of completion
All modules are LMS-ready, SCORM compatible, and designed for measurable engagement and completion.
Whether embedding Treaty principles into operational practice or developing regionally specific content, we create learning that reflects your reality - not generic material.
Te Kākano | Level 1
Foundational pronunciation, mihi, karakia, place names, and introduction to tikanga and kaupapa Māori.
Te Tipu | Level 2
Extends conversational reo and builds confidence with everyday language use.
Te Pihi | Level 3
Intermediate reo, exploring past, present, and future language and everyday contexts.
Te Puāwai | Level 4
Confident everyday conversation, strengthening fluency and ease.
Workshops
Half-Day or Full-Day | In-Person or Online
Our interactive workshops are designed to deepen understanding, build practical capability, and support meaningful engagement with Te Ao Māori in professional environments.
Te Reo Māori
A practical, confidence-building session focused on pronunciation, everyday language, and culturally appropriate use of Te Reo Māori in the workplace.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Build shared understanding of Aotearoa’s founding document. Participants explore historical context, contemporary relevance, and practical application within their roles.
Te Ao Māori
An immersive exploration of tikanga, values, and cultural protocols, supporting respectful and informed engagement in workplace settings.
Rāranga (Weaving)
A hands-on cultural workshop introducing the art of rāranga, fostering deeper appreciation of Māori artistry and knowledge systems.
Tailored Workshops
Tailored workshops and programmes can be designed to reflect your organisation’s context, sector, and strategic priorities, ensuring learning is relevant, practical, and immediately applicable.
Webinars & Events
Engaging Cultural Learning for Key Moments
Ako delivers tailored webinars, keynote sessions, and in-office events year-round or aligned to significant occasions such as:
Waitangi Day
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Matariki
Sessions range from 30–60 minutes and are customised to reflect your organisation’s context. Resources and recordings are provided to extend learning beyond the event itself.
“Natalia’s warmth and engaging approach made the session both fun and meaningful… We all walked away feeling inspired and excited to use what we learned.”
— Booster Finance
1:1 & Leadership Support
Personalised Learning for Senior Leaders
For executives, senior leaders, or professionals requiring flexibility and focused progression, we offer 1:1 Te Reo Māori sessions tailored to individual learning needs and pace.
We also provide cultural advisory and professional supervision to support leaders embedding Te Ao Māori into strategy and practice.
Ready to Begin?
Partner with Ako to design a Te Ao Māori learning pathway that strengthens confidence, builds capability, and supports meaningful engagement across your organisation.