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Kia Pua | Senior Units
Kia Pua | Senior Units
NZC Taumata: Levels 5–8 | Year Levels: 11–13 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
Kia Pua has been designed to help ākonga thrive at the senior level — filling gaps from earlier learning while building the reo Māori confidence and competence needed for NCEA success. Each unit aligns closely with the Arawhata Reo Grammar Progression and the New Zealand Curriculum, ensuring language growth that is both structured and meaningful.
These units provide clear pathways toward fluency and accuracy in te reo Māori, with activities designed across multiple modes — pānui, tuhituhi, kōrero, whakarongo, mātakitaki, and whakaatu. Ākonga strengthen their language skills through authentic, creative, and culturally grounded contexts, preparing them to confidently complete internal assessments, portfolios, and externals.
Every unit is rich, relevant, and ready to teach — combining purposeful learning with engaging kaupapa that capture student interest and imagination.
NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori
NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori
NCEA Level 1 te reo Māori provides students with a strong foundation in the language, tikanga, and cultural knowledge of Aotearoa. At this level, ākonga begin to extend their ability to understand and use te reo Māori in real-life contexts, building confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
The units introduce essential language structures, everyday vocabulary, and key cultural concepts, supporting students to communicate meaningfully while deepening their connection to te ao Māori.
This course sets the groundwork for continued language growth in higher levels.
NZC Taumata: Levels 5-6 | Year Level: 11
NZC Taumata: Levels 5-6 | Year Level: 11
Aroamatawai | Assessment
Aroamatawai | Assessment
NZC Taumata: Levels 5-6 | Year Level: 11
NZC Taumata: Levels 5-6 | Year Level: 11
Each unit includes two prepared internal assessment tasks that contribute to the portfolio of evidence required to achieve the NCEA Level 1 internal standards.
- Te Reo Māori 1.1: Te kōrerorero i ngā pārongo, i ngā ariā me ngā whakaaro
5 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 1
Students demonstrate their ability to interact in spoken te reo Māori, sharing and responding to information, ideas, and opinions in a natural conversational context.
- Te Reo Māori 1.2: Te whakapuaki whakaaro e pā ana ki tētahi horopaki e ora nei te reo
5 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 1
Students communicate in te reo Māori about a language vitality context, expressing information, ideas, and opinions about how the reo lives, grows, and is used in the world today.
Kia Hihiri te Reo | Language in Action
Kia Hihiri te Reo | Language in Action
NZC Taumata: Levels 5–6 | Year Level: 11 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
Kia Hihiri te Reo – Language in Action ignites the next stage of learning — where te reo Māori becomes dynamic, creative, and alive. This energetic NCEA Level 1 unit moves beyond the classroom, encouraging ākonga to use te reo Māori naturally in the spaces they live, create, and communicate in — from podcasts and TikTok to cooking videos and digital storytelling.
At its heart is hihiri — energy, enthusiasm, and drive. Ākonga are inspired to speak with confidence, express what excites them, and see te reo Māori as a language that thrives through everyday action, connection, and creativity.
Whāinga Paetae | Learning Objectives
5.1 communicate about past activities and events
5.4 describe, compare, and contrast people, places and things.
6.1 give and follow instructions
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
6.4 communicate in formal situations.
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
💬 Use te reo Māori confidently in authentic, creative, real-world situations
🎙️ Speak naturally and share opinions, ideas, and experiences with fluency and expression
🎥 Create engaging digital projects such as podcasts, “how-to” videos, or short media features
📚 Describe, instruct, and compare people, places, and events using accurate, purposeful reo
⚡ Collaborate in teams to design and produce dynamic Māori language content
🌿 Connect identity and culture through modern communication and creative storytelling
💡 Experience te reo Māori as a living, useful language — energetic, expressive, and full of personality
Rautaki Whakaako | Learning Activities
🎧 Podcast Project: Record lively conversations about hobbies, passions, or trending topics.
🎬 Instructional Video Challenge: Produce a fun “how-to” video using fluent, natural te reo Māori.
📱 Social Media Reo Challenge: Share short, creative posts or reels that bring the language to life.
🍴 Kai Connection: Learn and use Māori language to cook, describe, and share kai experiences.
🎲 Reo Games & Challenges: Compete in fast-paced tasks to boost fluency and confidence.
🌍 Media Hunt: Explore how te reo Māori thrives across music, film, and online spaces — then share your discoveries.
Tōku Āhuru Mōwai | A Place to Connect
Tōku Āhuru Mōwai | A Place to Connect
NZC Taumata: Levels 5–6 | Year Level: 11 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
Tōku Āhuru Mōwai – A Place to Connect invites ākonga to explore the idea of home — not just as a physical space, but as a source of belonging, safety, and emotional connection. Through storytelling, reflection, and creative projects, they will use te reo Māori to describe the people, places, and moments that make them feel grounded.
This kaupapa blends language, culture, and care — encouraging ākonga to reflect on the visible and invisible connections that shape who they are. From their whānau and local community to digital spaces and favourite places, ākonga will strengthen both their reo and their sense of kaitiakitanga, recognising that when we care for our places, we care for ourselves and each other.
Whāinga Paetae | Learning Objectives
5.2 communicate about present and past states, feelings and opinions
5.3 communicate about past habits and routines
5.4 describe, compare, and contrast people, places and things.
6.2 communicate about problems and solutions
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
💬 Use te reo Māori to describe people, places, emotions, and meaningful experiences
🌿 Express identity and belonging through storytelling, reflection, and authentic kōrero
🎙️ Share memories and perspectives using podcasts, videos, or digital journals
🤝 Apply manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga through language that shows care and respect
🏡 Explore what makes a place special — from home and community to online spaces
🗣️ Build natural fluency and confidence through purposeful, real-world communication
🎥 Create and present digital projects that celebrate connection and belonging
Rautaki Whakaako | Learning Activities
📔 Taku Tirohanga Journal: Design a digital or physical scrapbook of your special places and memories.
🎧 Podcast Conversations: Record kōrero about belonging, whānau, and connection.
🎬 Mini Documentary: Take classmates on a virtual or real-life tour of your āhuru mōwai.
🌱 Kaitiakitanga Challenge: Plan and present a project that cares for a local or online space.
🖋️ Creative Writing: Craft poetry or short stories exploring belonging, identity, and care.
🎵 Whakataukī & Waiata Exploration: Learn and reflect on traditional sayings and songs that celebrate people and place.
Taku Whare Wānanga | Where Knowledge Lives
Taku Whare Wānanga | Where Knowledge Lives
NZC Taumata: Levels 5–6 | Year Level: 11 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
Taku Whare Wānanga – Where Knowledge Lives invites ākonga to explore their learning world — the people, places, and experiences that shape who they are as learners. This unit celebrates school as more than just classrooms and timetables; it’s a living community of growth, relationships, and discovery.
Through storytelling, podcasts, and creative projects, ākonga reflect on their school life, share learning highlights, and explore how te reo Māori can thrive within their learning spaces. They’ll express their aspirations, celebrate achievements, and build the language to talk about what inspires them — making their whare wānanga a place where reo, identity, and knowledge flourish together.
Whāinga Paetae | Learning Objectives
5.1 communicate about past activities and events
5.3 communicate about past habits and routines
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
6.4 communicate in formal situations.
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
💬 Use te reo Māori confidently to describe everyday school life, friendships, and learning experiences
🗣️ Share stories and reflections from their whare wānanga with growing fluency and pride
🎙️ Create digital reflections or podcasts that express progress, identity, and aspiration
🌿 Explore values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and kaitiakitanga in learning and community contexts
🎓 Build vocabulary and structures for expressing ideas, routines, goals, and opinions naturally
🤝 Collaborate on creative projects that celebrate learning, leadership, and school identity
💡 See te reo Māori as a language of learning and success — alive in every classroom conversation
Rautaki Whakaako | Learning Activities
🗺️ My Learning Map: Create a visual journey showing your learning, growth, and aspirations.
🎧 Whare Wānanga Podcast: Record a kōrero about school life, friendships, and highlights.
💬 Te Reo Challenge: Design fun, practical ways to use more Māori language in daily routines.
🎉 Event Planner: Plan and pitch a te reo Māori–based school celebration or community event.
📜 Whakataukī & Kīwaha Workshop: Explore and apply inspirational sayings about learning and perseverance.
🌈 Team Reflection Wall: Collaborate to showcase class identity and shared stories of growth.
NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori
NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori
NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori builds on the language, cultural knowledge, and communication skills developed at Level 1. At this stage, ākonga deepen their understanding of te reo Māori by using a wider range of sentence structures, vocabulary, and language features to communicate with greater fluency and accuracy.
Students explore meaningful contexts, express more complex ideas and opinions, and engage with te ao Māori through texts, conversations, and real-world language use. Level 2 supports learners to grow in confidence, cultural understanding, and linguistic capability as they continue their journey toward becoming competent users of te reo Māori.
NZC Taumata: Levels 6-7 | Year Levels: 12
NZC Taumata: Levels 6-7 | Year Levels: 12
Aroamatawai | Assessment
Aroamatawai | Assessment
NCEA LEVEL 2 | Year Level: 12
NCEA LEVEL 2 | Year Level: 12
Each unit includes 1 prepared internal assessment tasks that contribute to the portfolio of evidence required to achieve the NCEA Level 2 internal standards.
- AS91284 | Te Reo Māori - Whakarongo kia mōhio ki te reo o te ao torotoro
4 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 2
4 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 2
- AS91285 | Te Reo Māori - Kōrero kia whakamahi i te reo o te ao torotoro
6 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 1
6 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 1
AS91288 | Te Reo Māori - Waihanga tuhinga auaha, i te reo o te ao torotoro
6 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 1
6 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 1
E Pao, Tōrea | Māori Business and Innovation
E Pao, Tōrea | Māori Business and Innovation
NZC Taumata: Levels 6–7 | Year Level: 12 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
E Pao, Tōrea – Māori Business and Innovation empowers ākonga to dream big, think creatively, and lead with cultural integrity. This forward-looking, values-based unit explores Māori innovation and entrepreneurship through the lens of te reo Māori — showing that business is not just about profit, but about purpose, people, and progress.
Through investigation, collaboration, and design thinking, ākonga will explore how tikanga Māori values such as manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kaitiakitanga guide ethical, sustainable business practices. They’ll study real Māori enterprises, build the reo to discuss ideas and solutions, and bring their own business concepts to life through proposals, pitches, and reflection.
Whāinga Paetae | Learning Objectives
6.2 communicate about problems and solutions
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
7.3 express and respond to approval and disapproval, agreement and disagreement
7.4 offer and respond to information and opinions, giving reasons
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
💬 Communicate confidently about ideas, challenges, and solutions in te reo Māori
🌿 Explore Māori values such as whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and kaitiakitanga as foundations for ethical enterprise
💡 Design and pitch innovative business ideas that reflect culture, community, and purpose
📊 Use persuasive reo Māori in proposals, presentations, and negotiations
🤝 Collaborate effectively to create ventures that inspire and uplift others
🎯 Think critically and creatively, connecting cultural identity with enterprise and leadership
🗣️ Use te reo Māori dynamically in authentic, future-focused business contexts
Rautaki Whakaako | Learning Activities
📚 Pakihi Māori Case Studies: Explore inspiring Māori enterprises that are transforming Aotearoa and the world.
💬 Reo for Enterprise Workshops: Practise key reo Māori phrases and sentence patterns for pitching and collaboration.
⚡ Innovation Sprint: Brainstorm and prototype a new product or service guided by Māori values.
🧭 Market Simulation: Host a mock Māori business expo — presenting ventures entirely in te reo Māori.
🌿 Leadership Circle: Reflect on Māori leadership and discuss what makes a great kaiārahi pakihi.
📜 Whakataukī Challenge: Connect ancestral wisdom with modern innovation — using whakataukī to inspire purposeful enterprise.
He Kākano Ahau | Descendant of My Land
He Kākano Ahau | Descendant of My Land
NZC Taumata: Levels 6–7 | Year Level: 12 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
He Kākano Ahau – Descendant of My Land is a powerful journey through whakapapa, language, and belonging. This unit guides ākonga to reconnect with the people and places that define them, using te reo Māori to tell stories of heritage, identity, and growth.
Through ancestral research, storytelling, and creative expression, ākonga develop language for describing people, places, and events — both real and imagined. They will use formal and expressive reo Māori to give instructions, share opinions, and recount stories from their own whakapapa and from Māori history. By the end of this kaupapa, ākonga will not only speak about their roots — they will stand firmly within them.
Whāinga Paetae | Learning Objectives
6.1 give and follow instructions
6.4 communicate in formal situations.
7.3 express and respond to approval and disapproval, agreement and disagreement
7.5 read about and recount actual or imagined events in the past.
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
🌿 Explore whakapapa and identity through storytelling, reflection, and creative expression
🗣️ Use te reo Māori confidently to describe people, events, and experiences past and present
🎙️ Share narratives — historical or imagined — using expressive, accurate, and emotionally rich language
💬 Practise giving and following instructions, expressing opinions, and debating ideas respectfully
🔥 Develop fluency and confidence across both formal and creative reo Māori contexts
📜 Connect ancestral stories with modern life, linking language to personal and cultural growth
🤝 Collaborate with peers to celebrate Māori history, values, and voices of strength and resilience
Rautaki Whakaako | Learning Activities
🌄 Ko Wai Au? – Pepeha Power-Up: Strengthen your pepeha with new reo structures and self-assurance.
📚 Ngā Kōrero o Nehe – Story Hunt: Research iwi legends or local histories and retell them in your own reo Māori.
🏉 Te Whakapapa Whutupōro – Lineage Challenge: Give and follow instructions in a fast-paced ancestral connections game.
🔥 He Pūrākau Ora – Living Legends: Bring ancestors or atua to life through performance and storytelling.
🎭 Ngā Reo o Mua – Voices of the Past: Step into the role of a leader or ancestor — express emotion, decision, and debate in te reo Māori.
📖 Whakakākanotia – My Growth Journal: Reflect on your reo journey and how it connects to identity, heritage, and pride.
Te Pae Tawhiti | Looking to the Horizon
Te Pae Tawhiti | Looking to the Horizon
NZC Taumata: Levels 6–7 | Year Level: 12 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
Te Pae Tawhiti – Looking to the Horizon inspires ākonga to look forward with confidence, purpose, and pride. This advanced-level unit empowers learners to use te reo Māori to express future goals, intentions, and aspirations — connecting ambition with cultural grounding.
Through formal communication, reflection, and collaborative projects, ākonga will explore pathways to success while practising how to give and receive advice, express encouragement, and discuss plans for the future. Rooted in the values of manaakitanga, tangata whenuatanga, and whanaungatanga, this kaupapa helps ākonga use language as a compass for both achievement and wellbeing.
Whāinga Paetae | Learning Objectives
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
6.4 communicate in formal situations.
7.1 communicate about future plans
7.2 offer and respond to advice, warnings and suggestions
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
💬 Communicate confidently about future goals, plans, and aspirations in te reo Māori
🌿 Use advanced reo structures to express intention, reflection, and personal growth
🗣️ Give and receive advice and encouragement in both formal and informal contexts
🎯 Develop practical reo Māori skills for interviews, applications, and presentations
🧭 Connect language with wellbeing and purpose, linking hauora, maramataka, and resilience
✨ Strengthen self-leadership and motivation, using te reo Māori as a tool for empowerment
🔥 Plan and express their futures through confident, authentic, and purposeful kōrero
Rautaki Whakaako | Learning Activities
🗺️ Whakatakoto Wawata – Dream Mapping: Create a visual or digital roadmap of your goals and next steps in Māori.
💬 He Kōrero Tautoko – Advice Circle: Practise giving and receiving motivation, support, and constructive feedback.
🎓 Tāima Whakarite – The Future Planner: Roleplay scholarship interviews, job meetings, and tertiary discussions in formal reo Māori.
🌿 Ngā Rautaki Toa – Strategies for Success: Explore hauora and maramataka tools to maintain confidence and balance.
📘 Pae Tawhiti Journal – Reflection Log: Write weekly reflections on growth, mindset, and progress entirely in Māori.
🎙️ Kīwaha o te Wā – Say It With Style: Learn advanced idioms and whakataukī to make your reo expressive and authentic.
Taku Manukura | Voices of Leadership
Taku Manukura | Voices of Leadership
NZC Taumata: Levels 6–7 | Year Level: 12 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
Taku Manukura – Voices of Leadership invites ākonga to explore what it truly means to lead — through the stories of Māori leaders, past and present, and through discovering their own potential as rangatira mō āpōpō. This unit blends language, history, and personal growth, showing that great leadership is grounded in manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, and rangatiratanga.
Through formal and creative reo Māori tasks, ākonga will learn to describe leadership qualities, express and justify opinions, and communicate with integrity and purpose. They’ll compare traditional and contemporary leadership styles, study powerful Māori role models, and develop their own leadership vision — learning that real leadership is about service, unity, and empowering others.
Whāinga Paetae | Learning Objectives
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
6.4 communicate in formal situations.
7.4 offer and respond to information and opinions, giving reasons
7.5 read about and recount actual or imagined events in the past.
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
💬 Use te reo Māori confidently to describe leadership qualities, values, and achievements
🗣️ Communicate effectively in speeches, essays, and formal discussions about leadership and purpose
🌿 Explore Māori leadership across generations, from tribal figures to modern changemakers
🤝 Collaborate and reflect on teamwork, service, and collective responsibility
🔥 Develop a personal leadership plan guided by Māori values, aspirations, and real-world goals
🎓 Express ideas clearly and persuasively, giving reasons and examples in formal reo Māori
💡 Understand leadership as service — uplifting others through action, humility, and language
Rautaki Whakaako | Learning Activities
📜 Ngā Rangatira o Mua – Leadership Legends: Research and present stories of Māori leaders who have inspired positive change.
🎙️ Ngā Kōrero a te Kaiārahi – Voices of Leaders: Analyse powerful Māori speeches to explore tone, persuasion, and message.
⚡ Te Wero Rangatira – Leadership Challenge: Take part in activities that test teamwork, problem-solving, and communication in Māori.
🏅 Tū Rangatira – The Nomination: Write and deliver a formal nomination speech celebrating a peer or community leader.
🌿 Te Mahere Rangatira – My Leadership Plan: Create a reo Māori action plan outlining your goals and guiding values.
💬 Te Hui Whakaaro – Reflection Circle: Reflect on your growth and the kind of leader you aspire to be — in Māori and from the heart.
NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori
NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori
NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori supports students to use te reo with confidence and sophistication. At this advanced level, ākonga use a wide range of language structures and vocabulary to communicate complex ideas across different contexts. Students engage critically with te ao Māori and develop their ability to understand and create extended spoken and written texts. Level 3 strengthens linguistic independence, cultural competence, and prepares learners for further study and lifelong engagement with te reo Māori.
NZC Taumata: Levels 7-8 | Year Level: 13
NZC Taumata: Levels 7-8 | Year Level: 13
Aroamatawai | Assessment
Aroamatawai | Assessment
NCEA LEVEL 3 | Year Level: 3
NCEA LEVEL 3 | Year Level: 3
Each unit includes 1 prepared internal assessment tasks that contribute to the portfolio of evidence required to achieve the NCEA Level 2 internal standards.
AS91650 | Te Reo Māori - Whakarongo kia mōhio ki te reo Māori o te ao whānui
4 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 2
4 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 2
AS91651 | Te Reo Māori - Kōrero kia whakamahi i te reo Māori o te ao whānui
6 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 2
6 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 2
AS91654 | Te Reo Māori - Waihanga tuhinga whai take i te reo Māori o te ao whānui
6 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 2
6 Credits | Internal | NCEA Level 2
Tōku Mapihi Maurea | Our Living Language
Tōku Mapihi Maurea | Our Living Language
NZC Taumata: Levels 7–8 | Year Level: 13 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
Tōku Mapihi Maurea – Our Living Language invites ākonga to explore the story of te reo Māori — its near-silencing, its courageous revival, and its vibrant future. This advanced-level unit is both an academic and emotional journey into how language connects us to whakapapa, shapes identity, and carries the mauri of our people forward.
Ākonga analyse key moments in the history of te reo Māori — from early suppression and activism to the establishment of Te Kōhanga Reo, Kura Kaupapa Māori, and Māori broadcasting — and reflect on their own role in the future of the language. They use advanced reo Māori to debate, advocate, and reflect, applying kupu whakarite, whakataukī, and persuasive language to express conviction, pride, and responsibility as protectors of our living taonga.
Whāinga Paetae | Learning Objectives
7.2 offer and respond to advice, warnings and suggestions
7.3 express and respond to approval and disapproval, agreement and disagreement
8.1 communicate about certainty and uncertainty, possibility and probability
8.2 develop an argument or point of view, with reasons
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
🌿 Explore the history and revitalisation of te reo Māori through inquiry, analysis, and reflection
💬 Use advanced reo Māori to discuss, persuade, and express complex ideas with clarity and depth
🗣️ Debate and advocate for the language’s future using kupu whakarite, whakataukī, and persuasive kōrero
📜 Research key movements and figures who shaped the revitalisation of te reo Māori
🔥 Think critically and creatively about real-world issues of identity, culture, and language survival
🎙️ Communicate confidently in formal, persuasive, and reflective Māori contexts
💡 Connect personal and collective identity through the story and spirit of te reo Māori
Rautaki Whakaako | Learning Activities
📆 Te Hītori o te Reo – Language Journey Timeline: Trace the story of te reo Māori’s decline and revival from colonisation to resurgence.
🌺 Ngā Tohu o te Whakarauora – Voices of Change: Research and celebrate influential leaders and movements that strengthened te reo Māori.
💬 Kupu Whakarite Workshop – Metaphor Masterclass: Craft poetic, persuasive reo using kupu whakarite and whakataukī.
💭 Whakarauora Wānanga – Revitalisation Think Tank: Design strategies to grow te reo Māori in schools, homes, and communities.
⚖️ He Tautohetohe Reo – Language Debate: Debate key issues such as compulsory reo Māori education or Māori media representation.
❤️ Tōku Reo, Tōku Mana – Reflection Project: Share your reo journey through creative writing, art, or digital storytelling.
Pāpāhotia te Reo | Māori and Media
Pāpāhotia te Reo | Māori and Media
NZC Taumata: Levels 7–8 | Year Level: 13 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
Pāpāhotia te Reo – Māori and Media immerses ākonga in the dynamic world of storytelling, media, and digital communication — exploring how Māori identity and te reo Māori are represented, reshaped, and amplified across platforms. From traditional broadcasting to podcasts, film, and TikTok, this kaupapa challenges ākonga to think critically about the narratives that shape Aotearoa.
Ākonga analyse how Māori voices are portrayed in the media and how creative expression can be used to reclaim space, break stereotypes, and celebrate language. By developing media literacy, critical thinking, and advanced reo Māori skills, they become not just consumers, but kaituhi, kaikōrero, kaitito — creators and changemakers who use te reo Māori to inform, inspire, and influence.
Whāinga Paetae | Learning Objectives
7.1 communicate about future plans
7.5 read about and recount actual or imagined events in the past.
8.3 recount a series of events to inform, persuade or entertain
8.4 communicate the same information in different ways for different audiences
8.5 respond to selected and adapted texts in te reo Māori that are about te reo and tikanga Māori,
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
🎙️ Critically analyse how Māori and te reo Māori are represented across traditional and modern media
💬 Use advanced reo Māori to discuss, debate, and create around identity, storytelling, and influence
📺 Explore Māori media history — from early broadcasting to digital platforms and social media
🧠 Develop media literacy to interpret, critique, and communicate effectively across audiences
✨ Create original media projects that uplift and normalise te reo Māori in creative, authentic ways
🌿 Promote Māori values and perspectives through storytelling that celebrates language and culture
🔥 Find their voice as advocates and creators, shaping the future of Māori representation in media
Rautaki Whakaako | Learning Activities
📆 Te Hītori Pāpāho – Māori Media Timeline: Trace key milestones and movements in Māori broadcasting and digital storytelling.
📺 Pūkete Pāpāho – Representation Report: Analyse how Māori are portrayed in current media and present findings in reo Māori.
🎬 Te Reo TikTok Challenge: Produce short, creative, and inspiring Māori-language videos that showcase pride and authenticity.
💥 Whakakore i ngā Hātepe – Stereotype Smash: Identify stereotypes in media and reframe them through empowering Māori narratives.
📰 He Ripoata Pāpāho – Māori Media Review: Critique a film, show, or campaign that promotes te reo Māori, focusing on message and impact.
🗣️ Whakaaro Rangatahi – Youth Media Forum: Lead a class debate on the future of Māori media, voice, and influence in Aotearoa.
Taku Patu, Taku Mana Māori Motuhake | Politics and Power
Taku Patu, Taku Mana Māori Motuhake | Politics and Power
NZC Taumata: Levels 7–8 | Year Level: 13 | Duration: 30 lessons + 10 hours | Cost: $899 + GST
Taku Patu, Taku Mana Māori Motuhake – Politics and Power takes ākonga deep into the stories, struggles, and triumphs of Māori political movements — from early petitions for sovereignty to the activism and advocacy that continue today. This advanced-level unit challenges ākonga to see te reo Māori as a language of power, persuasion, and transformation.
Ākonga explore how collective action and cultural integrity have driven progress — through Te Kotahitanga, Ngā Tamatoa, Māori broadcasting, and modern social movements. They will learn to analyse perspectives, debate ideas, and express conviction with clarity and confidence. In doing so, ākonga become more than learners of te reo Māori — they become informed voices for justice, equity, and tino rangatiratanga.
Whāinga Paetae | Learning Objectives
7.2 offer and respond to advice, warnings and suggestions
7.4 offer and respond to information and opinions, giving reasons
8.1 communicate about certainty and uncertainty, possibility and probability
8.2 develop an argument or point of view, with reasons
Putanga Ako | Learning Outcomes
🗣️ Use te reo Māori powerfully to debate, persuade, and present complex, meaningful ideas
📚 Explore Māori political history — from early movements of resistance to modern activism and advocacy
⚡ Analyse and compare leadership styles, political strategies, and social change across time
🌿 Apply Māori values such as kotahitanga, manaakitanga, and rangatiratanga in discussion and action
💬 Develop advanced fluency through formal, persuasive, and purposeful communication
🔥 Reflect on personal agency and the ongoing pursuit of mana motuhake in today’s world
🤝 Connect past and present — understanding how collective strength and voice shape the future
Rautaki Whakaako | Learning Activities
📆 Ngā Rangatira Tōrangapū – Political Leaders Timeline: Trace key milestones of Māori political leadership and collective action.
🗳️ He Whakahē, He Whakaae – Debate the Issues: Engage in respectful debates on Māori rights, self-determination, and justice.
💡 Te Wero o te Hapori – Advocacy Challenge: Design a campaign or initiative that uplifts Māori voices in community or national contexts.
📜 Tōku Reo, Tōku Mana – Language of Power: Master reo Māori structures for persuasive, political, and motivational communication.
🏛️ Ngā Pāti Māori – Party Perspectives: Research and present the philosophies and aims of Māori political parties and movements.
🎙️ He Kōrero Tuku Iho – Oral Histories: Capture lived experiences of activism and leadership through interviews with kaumātua and advocates.
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