Te Ahu o te Reo Māori

Fostering education in te reo Māori

The initiative aims to support early learning to secondary school leaders, kaiako and support staff to grow their capability and confidence in using and integrating te reo Māori into the learning of all ākonga.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage and understand a different worldview; engage in cultural practices, narratives, and histories relevant to Aotearoa which supports the education of all students.

As a treaty partner, the Government has an obligation to protect and promote te reo Māori as a taonga guaranteed under the Treaty of Waitangi.

The education system is a significant lever in both normalising and growing proficiency in the Māori language, and for ensuring Māori students can succeed in education as Māori.

Achieving systemic change across the education system that directly supports the growth of te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori in education is essential

Please click here to see the Objectives and Outcomes.

Programmes are available across the country and cater for all competency levels.

Based on a seven level te reo Māori competency framework called Ngā Taumata o Te Ahu o te Reo Māori, the five focus areas are:

1. Local dialect – local words, phrases, karakia, waiata and sayings
2. Use– Practise of reo use appropriate for a classroom setting
3. Grammar– foundations of grammar and writing conventions
4. Curriculum– development of learning content for regular activity
5. Revitalisation– language planning for the school/ early learning services/ classroom.

How do I register?

To register, select a provider in your Region and click their card below for the registration link. 

Please note: ALL registrations need endorsement from your ECE/schools delegated authoriser.

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