Te Reo & Tikanga

Te Reo me oona tikanga

Te reo Maaori me ngaa tikanga o Waikato are an important part of our identity and sense of belonging. We strive to empower our tribal members by providing opportunities to strengthen and develop language and cultural competency and confidence.

Any level and any background should be able to find a course or programme below to support your reo and tikanga journey.

Tikanga Ora, Reo Ora is the Waikato iwi strategy which encourages the use and preservation of te reo Maaori and Waikato Tikanga. Read more about it here

Te Pae Kaakaa

A series of waananga that caters to our more advanced te reo and tikanga practitioners, with a focus on the future upholders of our paepae (Marae endorsed).

For more information contact Jason Kereopa (Pou Reo, Pou Maatauranga) or Brenda Taitoko (Punenga Reo) on 0800 TAINUI or email brenda.taitoko@tainui.co.nz jason.kereopa@tainui.co.nz

Te Reo Kaakaho

A series of waananga to advance tribal members’ ability to use te reo Maaori and progress their practice of Waikato tikanga (Marae based).

Please note: due to the impact of Covid-19, we are currently reviewing the delivery of this course.

For more information contact Jason Kereopa (Pou Reo, Pou Maatauranga) or Brenda Taitoko (Punenga Reo) on 0800 TAINUI or email brenda.taitoko@tainui.co.nz jason.kereopa@tainui.co.nz

Te Reo Taapoopokotea

A series of waananga for our kaumaatua, by our kaumaatua for the benefit of our kaumaatua.

Please note: due to the impact of Covid-19, we are currently reviewing the delivery of this course.

For more information contact Jason Kereopa (Pou Reo, Pou Maatauranga) or Brenda Taitoko (Punenga Reo) on 0800 TAINUI or email brenda.taitoko@tainui.co.nz jason.kereopa@tainui.co.nz

Te reo aratau

A waananga that caters for taiohi to advance their use of te reo Maaori and practice of Waikato tikanga (On hold until further notice).

Please note: due to the impact of Covid-19, we are currently reviewing the delivery of this course.

For more information contact Jason Kereopa (Pou Reo, Pou Maatauranga) or Brenda Taitoko (Punenga Reo) on 0800 TAINUI or email brenda.taitoko@tainui.co.nz jason.kereopa@tainui.co.nz

Te reo uukaipoo

An opportunity to have a dedicated kaiako come into the home to engage in te reo and to also be supported by a range of resources.

Please note: due to the impact of Covid-19, we are currently reviewing the delivery of this course.

For more information contact Jason Kereopa (Pou Reo, Pou Maatauranga) or Brenda Taitoko (Punenga Reo) on 0800 TAINUI or email brenda.taitoko@tainui.co.nz jason.kereopa@tainui.co.nz

Te Huinga Taniwha

An initiative that supports marae/hapuu/iwi/ puna koorero to share their narratives with their own uri first and foremost before sharing with wider tribal members through a one-day waananga.

For more information contact Jason Kereopa (Pou Reo, Pou Maatauranga) or Brenda Taitoko (Punenga Reo) on 0800 TAINUI or email brenda.taitoko@tainui.co.nz jason.kereopa@tainui.co.nz

Tongikura

"Maaku anoo e hanga i tooku nei whare. Ko ngaa pou o roto, he mahoe, he patate, ko te taahuuhuu he hinau Me whakatupu ki te hua o te rengarenga Me whakapakari ki te hua o te kawariki"

"I shall fashion my own house. The pillars inside will be of māhoe and pātete, and the ridgepole of hīnau. Those who inhabit the house will be raised on rengarenga, and nurtured on kawariki"