Te Ata Pō - Foundations in Māori Language, Culture and Worldview
Te Ata Pō is a beginner-friendly programme offering a very basic grounding in te reo Māori and application of tikanga and Māori worldview, combining face to face classes with self-directed learning support in our online learning platform (Moodle).
Description
Te Ata Pō is an introductory cultural capability programme designed to help people engage with te reo Māori and te ao Māori with greater confidence.
Participants learn practical pronunciation, everyday greetings, introductions, karakia, and waiata that can be applied immediately in workplace, community, and professional settings.
Designed for organisations looking to strengthen cultural confidence across teams, Te Ata Pō provides a structured, supportive starting point that helps learners build capability without feeling overwhelmed.
Why Choose this programme?
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Build practical cultural confidence. Participants develop skills they can use immediately in meetings, introductions, workplace interactions, and community settings.
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Support organisational capability goals. The programme helps organisations strengthen cultural capability in a practical way that aligns with inclusion, engagement, and people development objectives.
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Create a shared foundation across teams. Learners build a common understanding of te reo Māori, tikanga, and culturally respectful practices that support stronger workplace culture.
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Designed for busy professionals. Flexible delivery combines facilitator-led learning with self-directed activities that fit alongside work commitments.
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Delivered by experienced Māori educators. Participants learn in a safe, supportive environment led by facilitators with deep expertise in te reo Māori, tikanga, and cultural capability development.
What you'll learn
By the end of Te Ata Pō, your organisation will have:
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Greater confidence across teams when engaging with te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
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Improved pronunciation of Māori names, places, and commonly used language in workplace settings
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A stronger foundation for culturally respectful communication and engagement
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Increased employee confidence participating in practices such as mihi, karakia, and waiata
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Reduced barriers and uncertainty around Māori cultural engagement
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Practical capability that can be applied immediately in meetings, events, customer interactions, and community engagement
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Progress toward organisational cultural capability, inclusion, and people development goals
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A shared baseline of knowledge that supports future learning and capability-building initiatives
Who this programme is for
Te Ata Pō is designed for:
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Organisations looking to build cultural confidence across teams
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People & capability professionals supporting workforce development initiatives
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People leaders wanting to strengthen team capability and confidence
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Executive sponsors championing organisational cultural capability goals
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Professionals engaging with diverse communities, customers, stakeholders, or colleagues
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Individuals beginning their te reo Māori and cultural capability journey
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Māori reconnecting with language, tikanga, and cultural identity
How learning works
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Live online facilitator-led programme
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4-week duration
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Approximately 20 hours of learning
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Around 12 hours with a facilitator
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Approximately 8 hours of self-directed online learning
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Delivered through our online learning platform
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Interactive activities, discussions, and practical application exercises
You’ll have:
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8 weeks full access to learning materials
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Additional read-only access for revision after completion
What you'll receive
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Live online learning sessions with an experienced facilitator
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Access to digital learning resources and activities
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Interactive quizzes and knowledge checks
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Practical workplace-ready tools and resources
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A certificate of completion upon successfully finishing Te Ata Pō
Pricing
NZD $900 (GST incl) per participant
Minimum cohort size of 10 participants.
For organisations interested in private or in-house delivery, contact our team to discuss customised delivery options.