Looking to start your te reo Māori journey or connect more deeply with Ngāi Tahu history? There’s a wealth of knowledge available online through Ngāi Tahu’s platforms. Here are some key places to start:

1. Te Reo – Kotahi Mano Kāika
If you’re starting (or restarting) your reo journey, the Kotahi Mano Kāika website offers four introductory reo modules, complete with sound files to help with pronunciation in the Ngāi Tahu dialect. You’ll also find an impressive collection of learning resources, including a handy one-page reference guide you can view here.

2. Atlas – Cultural Mapping Project
Kā Huru Manu, The Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project, is dedicated to mapping the traditional Māori place names and associated stories within the Ngāi Tahu rohe (tribal area). Place names are tangible reminders of the Ngāi Tahu relationship with the landscape of Te Waipounamu. The Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project is a fascinating way to explore our history, geography, and place names. 

3. Ngāi Tahu – Resource Hub
The Ngāi Tahu | Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website is full of valuable information. Under the “Resources” tab, you’ll find materials which provide a great reference point for teachers, students, and anyone eager to learn.

Take a moment to explore these sites, bookmark your favourites, and share them with whānau and friends.

These resources have been kindly recommended by Hokonui Rūnanga.

 

Additional Resources

 

The Department of Internal Affairs' Hāpai Hapori Community Matters website provides guidance for kaupapa Māori organisations. 

Kaupapa Māori organisations are whānau, hapū, iwi and other Māori groups who:

• provide, or intend to provide, services to Māori individuals, whānau, hapū, iwi or other Māori communities
• are owned or governed by Māori individuals, whānau, hapū, iwi or other Māori communities
• have accountability to whānau or hapū, iwi or other Māori communities
• are dedicated to meeting the needs of Māori clients
• apply Māori language, philosophy and principles.

Kaupapa Māori means 'a Māori way' and is connected to Māori philosophy and principles. Kaupapa Māori accepts, without question, the validity and legitimacy of Māori, the importance of Māori language and culture, and is concerned with having autonomy in developing cultural-wellbeing.

See website here.

What Works - Kaupapa Māori Impact Framework

What Works offers practical tools to help community groups gather data and tell meaningful stories about the difference they make. The site includes a kaupapa Māori framework for measuring impact, supporting organisations to evaluate success in ways that align with Māori values and worldviews. See here. 

Community Law - Te Tiriti o Waitangi Toolkit

The Community Law Te Tiriti o Waitangi Toolkit provides practical guidance for community organisations on how to put Te Tiriti into practice across all areas of their work, including links to examples relevant to community organisations.  See toolkit here. 

Ngā Rerenga o Te Tiriti - Treaty Resource Centre 

Inspiring Communities - Working with Tāngata Whenua

Inspiring Communities have developed a resource to support community organisations in building respectful relationships with tāngata whenua.  See here.

Community Governance Aotearoa - Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the board table

Community Governance Aotearoa have a good resource to help apply the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi in governance and decision-making.  See here.  There is also a help sheet you can access here. 

They also have a Māori Governance Video Toolkit that is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of Māori trustees, which you can check out here.

Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori - Māori Language Resources

Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (the Māori Language Commission) provides resources to support the correct use of te reo Māori. Their tools and advice help organisations build confidence in using te reo appropriately and respectfully. See here.