Te Reo Māori for the ACE Sector
Whakatauhia te reo Māori ki te wāhi mahi me te hapori
Make te reo welcome at work and in the community
Te Puna Reo, Te Puna Ako – Strengthening Language, Identity, and Inclusion in ACE
In an increasingly diverse and evolving learning landscape, Te Puna Reo, Te Puna Ako – Strengthening Language, Identity, and Inclusion in ACE offers a timely and powerful opportunity for educators to centre te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, and culturally responsive practice in their teaching. These workshops are designed to not only uplift the language and identity of Māori learners but to also build inclusive, values-based learning environments where all adult learners can thrive. Whether you're just beginning your journey or deepening your commitment, this series supports transformative practice rooted in the richness of te ao Māori.
Each workshop is delivered over two powerful one-hour sessions. To get the full experience, we strongly encourage you to attend both sessions of each workshop. These are thoughtfully designed as a journey, starting with knowledge and planning, and moving into practical application and reflection.
Can’t make it live? While live participation is preferred to enable kōrero and connection, if you register, you’ll receive a full recording and notes afterwards so that you won’t miss a thing.
Workshop 1: Whakarauora Reo – Bringing Te Reo Māori into ACE Practice
Let’s make te reo Māori a living part of your everyday teaching.
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Session 1:
He Mahere Reo – A Māori Language Plan and Strategy
Ready to use more te reo Māori in your teaching? In this online session, you’ll create a simple, practical plan to naturally include te reo in your everyday practice, communication, and learning spaces.
Date: 1 Aug 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Session 2:
He Reo Kāinga, He Reo Mahi – Bringing Your Reo Māori Plan to Life
Let’s bring your plan to life! You’ll explore real tools, resources, and engaging activities that help make te reo Māori feel at home in your teaching and meaningful for all of your learners.
Date: 15 Aug 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Workshop 2: Mātauranga Māori – Engaging with Māori Ways of Knowing and Being
Discover rich Māori perspectives to inspire deeper, more connected learning.
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Session 1:
Mātauranga Māori – Indigenous Knowledge in ACE
Come explore the power of mātauranga Māori – traditional and modern knowledge that brings learning to life. See how it can strengthen engagement and relevance for all of your learners.
Date: 5 Sep 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Session 2:
Pūrākau and Place – Using Local Stories in Teaching
This session invites you to share and explore the stories of your place. Discover how pūrākau and local narratives can help learners feel grounded, seen, and connected.
Date: 19 Sep 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Workshop 3: He Uara Hei Arataki – Embedding Values for Lasting Practice
Lead with values, grow your practice, and inspire others.
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Session 1:
He Uara Ako – Teaching with Māori Values at Heart
What happens when values like ako, manaakitanga, rangatiratanga and whanaungatanga guide your teaching? This session helps you bring Māori values to the forefront, creating a more inclusive and nurturing learning space.
Date: 10 Oct 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Session 2:
Te Poutama Ako – Reflective Practice and Ongoing Learning
Grow your practice in a way that feels purposeful and supported. Learn how Māori frameworks can guide reflection, deepen your impact, and keep you inspired on your teaching journey.
Date: 24 Oct 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Workshop 4: He Akoranga Kanorau – Culturally Responsive Practice for Diverse Learners
Support every learner to thrive by drawing from the strength of Māori values.
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Session 1:
Te Takiwātanga – A Time and Place for Takiwātanga
This gentle and thoughtful session explores how to support neurodiverse learners through a Māori lens. You’ll gain insight into takiwātanga and practical strategies for inclusive, culturally aware teaching.
Date: 14 Nov 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Session 2:
Mana Motuhake – Centre Identity and Strengths
Let’s put learners’ identities and strengths at the heart of the learning experience. This session offers uplifting, learner-centred approaches that affirm mana, build belonging, and promote wellbeing.
Date: 28 Nov 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Who is it for?
Any governance members, staff, educators, tutors, kaiako, volunteers, in adult and community education.
About the facilitator
Te Ataahia HurihanganuiRangitāne, Ngāti Kahungunu-ki-Wairarapa, Ngāti Ira, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tahu-Ngāti Whāoa, Tūhourangi-Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Whakaue-Ngāti Te Roro o te Rangi.
Taahia is a skilled and experienced educator with a rich career spanning over 15 years, specialising in Te Reo Māori, Te Ao Māori, and Tikanga Māori knowledge transfer. Her extensive experience encompasses 12 years teaching in the ACE sector, and she is currently based in her hometown of Whakaoriori/Masterton, Wairarapa where she runs her business, Reo Rua Ltd. - a Māori Language, Education and Training provider.
As a multilingual with a passion for people, culture, travel, and languages, Taahia brings a unique and empathetic perspective to her teaching practice. Her approach is deeply rooted in culturally responsive teaching, ensuring that her methods are inclusive and considerate of diverse cultural backgrounds. She is also committed to integrating knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Aotearoa's indigenous history into her educational workshops, contributing to a broader understanding for her learners.
Taahia cherishes her role as a devoted Māmā and is loving her time living in her tūrangawaewae. Along with husband Davide and their two tamariki, they enjoy traveling frequently between their homes here in NZ and Sicily/Italy, further reinforcing their commitment to fostering cultural understanding and connection for their whānau.