CREATING CONDITIONS FOR REO MĀORI GROWTH
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CREATING CONDITIONS FOR REO MĀORI GROWTH ✦
COURSE OVERVIEW
Kia Puawaitia te reo is a six-week course designed for adult Māori language learners who already have some knowledge of te reo but struggle to use it confidently or consistently in everyday contexts. This course addresses some of the psychological, emotional, and relational barriers that often prevent learners from using the reo they already know.
Many Māori learners experience language related anxiety, whakamā, fear of judgement, or pressure to “perform” when speaking te reo. When we experience anxiety, it can prevent us from engaging in kaupapa or places with people who might enrich our lives. Our experiences of whakamā are often shaped by our histories, and broader colonial impacts on language use. Kia Puawaitia te reo supports learners to recognise these patterns and intentionally create conditions that support sustainable reo use across different parts of their lives. Learning to learn, and manage our emotions that are related to te reo can allow significant changes in our lives and the lives of our uri whakaheke.
This course is informed by kaupapa Māori research-informed practice, my own experiences as a teacher for over 15 years, and someone who understands the reo Māori reclamation process. Through the course, you’ll be supported to move away from overthinking and self-criticism, which prevents us from experiencing the pleasures of reo Māori use. The tools shared through this course are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical strategies for everyday reo Māori use.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
THIS COURSE IS SUITED TO PEOPLE WHO:
Are Māori and have a whakapapa connection to te reo Māori
Know some reo but don’t use it as much as they would like, or struggle to use what they know across contexts
Experience anxiety, whakamā, or overthinking when speaking Māori
Feel pressure to be “good enough” before using te reo
Want a supportive, non-judgemental approach to language growth
WHAT CAN LEARNERS EXPECT?
BY THE END OF THIS COURSE, LEARNERS CAN EXPECT TO:
Better understand the emotional and psychological barriers affecting their reo use
Recognise and interrupt shame and anxiety cycles related to language
Develop practical strategies to use reo more consistently in daily life
Feel more confident navigating reo use across different social and whānau contexts
Build a sustainable, compassionate relationship with their reo Māori journey
Course Options & Pricing
Self-Paced Access
Who this is for:
- Prefer working independently
- Have scheduling constraints
- Comfortable applying material without guided support
What's included:
- All pre-recorded modules (4 modules, 19 lessons)
- Downloadable workbooks and reflection guides
- Mahi kāinga activities
- 6 months access from enrolment
What's not included:
- Live tutorials
- Facilitator support
- Community discussion spaces
Akoranga Whai Hapori
Who this is for:
- Want structure, accountability, and relational learning
- Benefit from guided reflection and shared experiences
- Experience anxiety or whakamā and want support embedding change
What's included:
- All pre-recorded modules (4 modules, 19 lessons)
- Downloadable workbooks and reflection guides
- Full year access to all materials and future updates
- 6 weekly live tutorials (Awanui co-facilitated & kaihāpai-led)
- Guided support throughout the week
- Community of practice with capped enrolment
Aronui – Guided Reo Planning
Who this is for:
- Want expert guidance refining their reo planning
- Navigating specific relational or contextual challenges
- Value structured, time-bound individual support
- Ready to consolidate learning into sustainable practice
What's included:
- Everything in Akoranga Whai Hapori
- Two 30-minute one-on-one sessions with Awanui
- Feedback on one personalised reo plan
- 12 months access to all materials and updates
Availability:
- Limited places per cohort
- Capped enrolments
| Feature | Self-Paced Access | Akoranga Whai Hapori | Aronui – Guided Reo Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $197 + GST | $349 + GST | $699 + GST |
| Access Duration | 6 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Pre-recorded Modules | All 4 modules (19 lessons) | All 4 modules (19 lessons) | All 4 modules (19 lessons) |
| Downloadable Workbooks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mahi Kāinga Activities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live Weekly Tutorials | ✗ | ✓ (6 tutorials) | ✓ (6 tutorials) |
| Awanui Co-facilitated Sessions | ✗ | ✓ (Weeks 1, 3, 5) | ✓ (Weeks 1, 3, 5) |
| Kaihāpai-led Sessions | ✗ | ✓ (Weeks 2, 4, 6) | ✓ (Weeks 2, 4, 6) |
| Weekly Guided Support | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community of Practice | ✗ | ✓ (capped enrolment) | ✓ (capped enrolment) |
| Future Updates | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-on-one Sessions with Awanui | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ (Two 30-min sessions) |
| Personalised Reo Plan Feedback | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Availability | Open enrolment | Capped enrolments | Limited places |
Akoranga Whai Hapori — Detailed Information
Tutorial Focus:
- Unpacking module themes
- Applying tools to everyday contexts
- Sharing experiences through whanaungatanga
- Working through challenges
What this doesn't include:
- One-on-one language coaching
- Clinical therapy or counselling
- Individual fluency assessments
Aronui – Guided Reo Planning — Detailed Information
What this option is for:
Aronui – Guided Reo Planning is a premium option for learners who want individual clarity and direction, alongside the collective learning experience. This option supports participants to apply the course frameworks directly and deliberately to their own reo Māori contexts, relationships, and aspirations.
Two 30-minute one-on-one sessions with Awanui:
These sessions are structured, purposeful, and time-bound.
Session One – Reo Direction & Planning (30 minutes)
Focus:
- Clarifying key reo contexts (e.g. home, whānau, workplace)
- Identifying pressure points and inhibitors
- Refining focus so energy is not spread too thin
- Aligning aspirations with realistic, relational strategies
Session Two – Integration & Sustainability (30 minutes)
Focus:
- Reviewing what has shifted during the course
- Troubleshooting barriers that have emerged
- Strengthening confidence and sustainability
- Supporting transition beyond the course
Feedback on one personalised reo plan:
Participants receive feedback on one personalised reo plan developed during the course.
Feedback focuses on:
- Feasibility and sustainability
- Alignment with personal and collective aspirations
- Relational and contextual considerations
- Clarity of next steps
Feedback does not include language correction, fluency assessment, or rewriting the plan.
What this option does not include:
To maintain clarity and sustainability, Aronui does not include:
- Ongoing coaching or mentoring
- Additional one-on-one sessions beyond those specified
- Email or messaging support outside scheduled sessions
- Language correction or fluency assessment
- Therapy, counselling, or emotional processing beyond course frameworks
Availability:
- Limited places per cohort
- Sessions must be booked within the specified timeframe
- Unused sessions do not roll over or transfer
AWARD WINNING EDUCATOR
Awanui Te Huia (Ngāti Maniapoti, Ngāi Tūhoe) is a researcher, educator, and facilitator with over a decade of experience supporting Māori learners to reclaim and strengthen their reo. She holds a PhD in psychology, is a graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo and specialises in Māori language revitalisation, intergenerational reo use, and the emotional dimensions of language learning.
Her work sits at the intersection of academic research, kaupapa Māori practice, and lived experience. Awanui has taught te reo Māori and Māori research methodologies at tertiary level and works closely with whānau, communities, and organisations navigating the challenges of language reclamation in contemporary contexts.
Kia Puawaitia reflects Awanui’s commitment to creating culturally safe, psychologically informed pathways for Māori to reconnect with their reo, without shame, pressure, or unrealistic expectations.
JOIN OUR WAITLIST
The Akoranga Whai Rauemi option, where learners can work through the course at your own pace is not open yet. Heoi anō, you are welcome to join our waitlist so that we can notify you when this becomes available.
