Te Ata Māhina - Extend your insight into Māori Language, Customs and Worldview
Following Te Ata Pō, Te Ata Māhina is a welcoming next-step course that continues to build your confidence in te reo Māori and application of tikanga and Māori worldview, combining face to face classes with self-directed learning in our online learning platform (Moodle).
Description
Te Ata Māhina builds on the foundations established in Te Ata Pō, helping participants move beyond basic awareness and develop greater confidence using te reo Māori and engaging with te ao Māori in workplace settings.
Participants deepen their understanding of tikanga Māori, strengthen their communication skills, and gain greater confidence applying cultural concepts in everyday interactions, meetings, and professional relationships.
Designed for organisations looking to continue their cultural capability journey, Te Ata Māhina helps turn foundational knowledge into practical workplace confidence.
Why Choose this programme?
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Move beyond the basics. Participants build on foundational reo and tikanga knowledge, developing greater confidence applying what they have learned in real workplace situations.
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Strengthen cultural capability across teams. The programme helps employees deepen their understanding of Māori perspectives, values, and cultural practices that support more effective engagement.
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Build confidence in practical application. Learners gain the skills to participate more comfortably in culturally diverse environments, meetings, events, and stakeholder interactions.
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Support long-term capability development. Te Ata Māhina provides a clear progression pathway for organisations committed to building meaningful and sustainable cultural capability.
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Delivered by experienced Māori educators. Participants learn in a culturally grounded environment that balances practical language development with deeper cultural understanding.
What you'll learn
By the end of Te Ata Māhina, your organisation will have:
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Increased confidence applying te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in workplace settings
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Stronger understanding of the cultural concepts that underpin Māori practices and protocols
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Greater capability engaging respectfully with Māori colleagues, customers, stakeholders, and communities
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Improved confidence using culturally appropriate language and communication practices
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A deeper understanding of Māori perspectives relating to relationships, leadership, wellbeing, and connection
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Teams that are better equipped to participate in culturally inclusive workplace environments
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Progress toward organisational cultural capability, inclusion, and engagement goals
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A stronger foundation for continued cultural capability and professional development
Who this programme is for
Te Ata Māhina is designed for:
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Organisations wanting to deepen cultural capability across teams
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People & capability professionals leading workforce development initiatives
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People leaders seeking to build confidence and capability within their teams
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Executive sponsors supporting organisational cultural capability goals
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Professionals who regularly engage with Māori communities, customers, or stakeholders
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Learners who have completed Te Ata Pō or have an equivalent foundational understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
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Māori wanting to strengthen their connection to language, culture, and 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.