Begin a Journey Toward Bicultural Excellence
Te Ata Pō marks the beginning of a powerful journey where you learn to lead with cultural confidence and connection. Like the first light of dawn, this programme opens the door to new perspectives and authentic engagement with te ao Māori.
Through Te Ata Pō, you will learn foundational reo Māori and gain confidence in cultural practices like waiata and karakia. This is more than language learning- it’s about building trust, respect, and capability.
What You'll Gain
Cultural capability for:
Pronunciation and Basic Māori Language
Gain the skills to pronounce and use everyday reo Māori words and sentence structures. Build your confidence to engage respectfully and authentically.
Formal and Informal Greetings
Learn how to deliver both formal and informal greetings and farewells. Feel comfortable connecting in professional and social settings.
Introductions in Te Reo Māori
Develop the ability to introduce yourself clearly using simple reo Māori. Share your identity with confidence and respect.
Karakia and Waiata
Grow your knowledge of the meaning and purpose of karakia and waiata tautoko. Participate with understanding and cultural integrity.
Course structure
Two delivery options: online or in-person:- Online: 4 sessions x 3 hours - 12hours total
- In-person*: 2 days x 6 hours - 12hours total
*In-person workshops will begin once minimum numbers are met (min. 10 participants).
Costs
- Online: $900 + GST per person
- In-person: $1,800 + GST per person
All Courses
Piharoa
Executive Leadership Development
Piharoa is a professional development journey for senior leadership and governance teams. Build more impactful partnerships with Māori communities through cultural knowledge. These principles support your customers, enrich your brand and expand your connections.
Te Ata Pō
Organisation-Wide Cultural Development
Te Ata Pō is an introductory programme designed to build confidence and understanding in te reo Māori across your workforce. Equip your team with foundational knowledge that strengthens relationships, supports inclusion, and demonstrates your commitment to a thriving, bicultural Aotearoa.
Te Ata Māhina
Organisation-Wide Cultural Development
Te Ata Māhina builds on the foundations of Te Ata Pō, advancing your team’s capability in te reo Māori, tikanga, and cultural engagement. Develop deeper confidence to participate in Māori-led spaces, enhance cultural intelligence across your organisation, and embed practices that reflect authentic partnership.