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What if You Could Learn Te Reo

and understand how to balance your wellbeing?

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Have you ever wondered

Why the physical dimension for Maori cannot be seperated from the aspect of mind, spirit and family?

How our taha wairua is related to unseen and unspoken energies?

Have you ever wondered about the capacity to belong, to care and to share where individuals are part of wider social systems as Maori for Maori?

Have you ever wondered about how we see ourselves in this universe, our interaction with that which is uniquely Māori and the perception that others have of us

EVEN IF YOU'VE NEVER WONDERED THIS BUT IT'S PEAKED YOUR INTEREST YOU WILL LOVE THIS PROGRAM!

Here's How Tumu Can Help

By this stage we are assuming the your already have a basic foundational learning either through Te Kakano, Paiaka or your own development is enough that you'll understand this more comprehensive program. If you're not sure, we are here to help you - just reach out HERE

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Through the Tumu program we explore and unpack the four dimensions of Maori well-being. In this program we focus on one pillar at a time and what traditional teachings align with each pillar.

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This is for those who are curious and eager to learn the language, customs and protocols of Te Ao Maori. 

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It's for people who are curious to learn the language while also understanding why Maori have certain customs and traditions that we hold close to our hearts.

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This is for people who can carve out the time in their lives to come to class and practice.

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This is for open-minded and nonjudgmental students to learn and flourish together.

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This is also for people who are ready to make mistakes and learn along the way.

Who is this for?
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but you can call me Tee

MEET YOUR TEACHER

I'm Te Huinga

I have been teaching for over eight years full time now. I have a Bachelor of degree in Education specialisation in Te Reo Maori. I’m very passionate about teaching and sharing my knowledge of what I have learned and practised about the Maori language and customs. Regardless of where you may situate yourself on the learning spectrum of knowing nothing or knowing a lot, we can nurture your learning and understanding.

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‘Learning Te Reo Maori is the heart of our culture here in NZ. Essentially an important essence of learning our identity, our heritage, and our Tangata Whenua Learn Te Reo with Tee, and you will gain not only confidence but will grow to love the language and the true meaning behind the beautiful customs and traditions’ 

KATHRENE IOANE

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WELCOME TO

Te Kakano - The Introduction

This program teaches us how to introduce ourselves in Te Reo Maori. You will learn the fundamentals of structure and pronunciation with no previous experience required.

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Here's what ya get

Access to the Student Portal, where you'll find all the links to the classes and everything you need.

BONUS Content designed for students to fully immerse themselves before class even begins

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Access to self-paced programs to build your confidence and practice pronunciation in your own time.

 

(This is optional and just a bonus to help support you as much as possible.)

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An opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded people in the student community hub. Build lifelong friends or simply get together to practice with one another!

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Connect. Learn. Laugh.

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Module 01 - Kōwae Tahi

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TAHA WHANAU - FAMILY HEALTH

  • Introduction to the whare tapawha (4 pillars of well being)

  • How the Whare tapawha model relates to a marae

  • Unpacking Te taha whanau - family importance - mythology pakiwaitara

The Marae

Module 02 - Kōwae Rua

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TAHA WAIRUA - SPIRITUAL HEALTH

  • Unpacking Taha wairua - spirituality - karakia

  • introduction to 4 main Atua Maori and Karakia to help us with balancing our taha wairua

  • Unpacking Taha tinana - physical well-being (identifying and accessing maori vegetables, label, and plants)

Mihi

Module 03  - Kōwae Toru

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TAHA HINENGARO -MENTAL HEALTH

  • unpacking te taha hinengaro - mentality - mythology for problem solving and how our ancestors used these pakiwaitara to help them

  • integrating and explaining in our own words the connection of all 4 pillars

  • sentence starters to help us communicate our 4 pillars to others

  • identifying which pilar needs more attention and knowing what we can do and have access to, to help balance our pillars

Mihi Mai

Mihi  Atu

Module 04 - Kōwae Wha

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TAHA TINANA - PHYSICAL HEALTH

  • play and access fun games to help us unpack each pilar in more depth

  • with confidence stand to do our mihi, introduce ourselves with our pepeha, complete with a waiata tautoko. 

  • focusing on pronunciation and flow. 

Mihi

LET'S GET STARTED

best value

$300

PLAN ONE

  • Immediate Access​

  • 10 weeks of learning

  • Support 5 Days a Week

  • Opportunities for 1-1 Coaching

  • Access to Exclusive BONUSES​

  • Discount on Follow Up Programs

  • $30 a class

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Investment

most popular

$500

PLAN TWO

  • $100 saving

  • 20 weeks of learning

  • Immediate Access​

  • Support 5 Days a Week

  • Opportunities for 1-1 Coaching

  • Access to Exclusive BONUSES​

  • Te Kakano & Paiaka Program included

  • $25 a class

most exclusive

$1000

PLAN THREE

  • $500 saving

  • 32 weeks of learning

  • Immediate Access​

  • Support 5 Days a Week

  • 2 x private 1-1 lesson 

  • Access 7 Exclusive BONUSES​

  • Discount on Follow Up Programs

  • Access to Te Kakano, Paiaka and Tumu

  • $25 per class

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

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