Te Kura a Maui
Māori Consultancy · Rangitāiki Plains
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Te Kura a Māui is a Māori consultancy based in the Rangitāiki Plains, serving the communities of Te Teko, Kawerau, Matatā, Edgecumbe and Whakatāne. We provide culturally grounded advisory, education, and experiences rooted in tikanga Māori, te reo Māori, and the histories of our whenua.
Our work supports organisations, whānau, and communities to deepen their understanding of tikanga, strengthen cultural capability, and reconnect with place.
Tikanga & Kawa Advisory
We provide expert advice to organisations seeking to embed tikanga Māori authentically into their policies and practices.
- Cultural policy development
- Protocol guidance (formal occasions, pōwhiri, engagement)
- Organisational cultural capability support
Te Reo Māori Lessons
Tailored te reo Māori learning for businesses, organisations, community groups, and individuals.
- Beginner to intermediate reo
- Workplace language use
- Cultural context alongside language
Marae Visits & Cultural Engagement
We facilitate authentic marae-based experiences for organisations and groups.
- Guided pōwhiri understanding
- Marae tikanga workshops
- Cultural immersion experiences
Wānanga
Custom wānanga designed around your needs, bringing people together through shared learning.
- Mātauranga Māori
- Identity and whakapapa
- Cultural leadership
- Team building through kaupapa Māori
Guided History Tours
Explore the stories of the Rangitāiki Plains through the eyes and voices of those who belong to this place.
- Significant sites of iwi history
- Narratives of land, river, and people
- Local perspectives not found in mainstream histories
Tour Location
Our guided history tours cover these rohe
- Te Teko
- Whakatāne
- Matata
- Kawerau
- Edgecumbe
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