Reo Kōrero for Business
Dr Ruakere Hond and the Reo Kōrero team work with businesses of all sizes to grow capability in te ao Māori – reo, tikanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and kaupapa Māori.
We help you embed reo and tikanga into your workplace, grow staff capability and confidence, build meaningful partnerships, and strengthen organisational culture so your vision, clients, customers, and hapori / community all benefit.
RBP subsidy available – for-profit businesses may be eligible for up to 75% Regional Business Partners (RBP) funding. Click here to check eligibility or contact us to find out more.
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The Business Benefits of Te Ao Māori Capability
Cultural capability – Lift your team’s confidence and competence
Relationships – Build stronger connections with Māori communities, clients, and partners
Communication – Improve clarity and cultural appropriateness in your comms
Brand & reputation – Embed te ao Māori in your vision and stand out for the right reasons
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Reo Māori – Te Huanui
(Ataarangi ONLINE)
Te Huanui is a 21-week online programme (2 hours a week) for anyone who wants to learn to kōrero Māori. Small classes (around 10 people) are supported by an experienced Ataarangi kaiako, and you can choose to be grouped with colleagues or other businesses to strengthen relationships as you learn.
Fluency takes time, repetition, and practice. Te Ataarangi helps you put the pen and paper down and trust your subconscious, so you can recall in real time.
- Fun and supportive
- Speak te reo Māori from your very first class
- Mistakes are part of the journey - no tests
Tens of thousands of reo speakers are proof that Te Ataarangi works – online and in person.
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Te Ao Māori Bespoke – Training for Leaders
We provide bespoke training for business owners, directors, and senior leaders to equip you to lead te ao Māori strategy within your organisation. Training can be tailored for your business alone or delivered alongside other organisations learning together.
RBP subsidy available – for-profit businesses may be eligible for 50% Regional Business Partners funding.
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Tikanga – Let’s Talk Tikanga with Dr Ruakere Hond
A six-part monthly online lunchtime series for businesses. Read below for detail:
What it is?
A guided series to help businesses embed tikanga Māori in practical ways – led by Dr Ruakere Hond who is one of Aotearoa’s most respected voices in te ao Māori.
When: 12–2pm, second Wednesday of each month
Format: Online (with option to attend in person in Taranaki)
Access: Recordings available for 3 weeks after each session
Flexibility: Join anytime – attend all six (recommended) or individual sessions
Cost with subsidy: From $37.50 per session / $225 full series
Standard cost: $150 per session / $900 full series
Discounts: Available for those ineligible for the RBP subsidy
Why join?
- Learn from Dr Ruakere Hond and other pou of te ao Māori
- Build confidence applying tikanga in your mahi
- Explore real-world scenarios in a safe space
- Access practical tools you can use straight away
- Connect with other businesses on the same journey
- Recordings available for 3 weeks
In-person option includes refreshments + informal kōrero with Ruakere (limited seats)
Session summaries
Te Reo Māori
Strategies to revitalise te reo and build everyday use in business
Whanaungatanga
Strengthen relationships with staff, clients, iwi, hapū, and community
Manaakitanga
Embed care, respect, and wellbeing in your workplace
Tapu & Noa
Understand everyday tikanga – from not sitting on tables to karakia and sharing kai
Te Tiriti o Waitangi – Explore the texts, history, and impact of Te Tiriti and how it shapes partnerships today
Rangatiratanga – Discover Māori leadership values and how they can strengthen your approach
Contact Us
Phone: (06) 751 4921
Email: enquiries@atarawea.maori.nz
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