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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Tikanga Talks
Celebrate Puanga with five leading voices in te ao Māori.
What is tikanga-led leadership, and what does it look like in practice?
Join us for Tikanga Talks - an intensive, thought-provoking evening with some of the most respected Māori leaders, thinkers, and changemakers in Aotearoa.
Each speaker has just 30 minutes to deliver a masterclass on what it takes to drive real impact in Aotearoa, drawn from their lived experience. Together, they will dissect how to navigate the complex issues affecting te ao Māori today - whether in business, across iwi and hapū, or within whānau.
Brought to you by He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki and Reo Kōrero (Ataarangi ONLINE), and supported by the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, this is an exclusive opportunity to deepen your understanding and connect with professionals committed to leading change within their businesses and communities, to shape the future for Māori and non-Māori alike.
Hosted in Ngāmotu / New Plymouth to mark the season of Puanga, you can be with us in the room or join from anywhere in the world via our livestream.
The dialogue starts here. The practical application extends far beyond our region.
Please see the speaker profiles below and get your tickets now!
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Te Huanui: Learn te reo Māori with
Ataarangi ONLINE
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Te Huanui is a 21-week online programme for two hours a week (1 induction session + 20 classes)
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Levels 1 (beginners) through to 3 (conversational), with advanced reo levels under development
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One Ataarangi kaiako for every 10 or so people in a breakout room
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Classes are during the day (12-2pm) and at night (7 -9pm) NZ time
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Join from anywhere in Aotearoa / New Zealand and the world
"The best class I've done and I've done a few. We had laughs every week." - Jesse Jenkins
"The wairua is beautiful. We are all there because we want to learn the reo. You can feel the encouragement. " - Waitāuhi Gage
What is the Investment? $650 (+ GST) for a 21-week Te Huanui programme.
To find out more about Te Huanui and the dates for the next intake go to
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Bespoke Training in Te Ao Māori for Business 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 so you can learn together.
For-profit businesses may be eligible for 50% Regional Business Partner Network funding.
Go to the RBP portal to arrange a meeting with an adviser.
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Let’s Talk Tikanga: grow your understanding of te ao Maori
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 and other respected voices in te ao Māori.
Let’s Talk Tikanga is a collaboration between Reo Kōrero and He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki (Taranaki Māori Business Network), supported by the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce. It is operated out of the Taranaki region but is available to businesses across Aotearoa through livestream. We hold the in person events in New Plymouth, Auckland and Wellington - refer schedule for dates.
When: 12–2pm, second Friday of each month
Format: Online (in person events are held in New Plymouth, Auckland and Wellington - refer schedule for dates and locations. Attendees must RSVP for catering purposes)
Access: Recordings available for 3 weeks after each session
Flexibility: Join anytime – attend all six (recommended) or individual sessions
Standard cost: $150 per session / $900 full series
Cost with RBP subsidy (more information below): From $37.50 per session / $225 full series
Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network
For-profit businesses may be eligible for 75% Regional Business Partner Network funding. Go to the RBP portal to arrange a meeting with an adviser.
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
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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