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 – Reo Kōrero is a registered service provider for the Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN). If you are a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), you may be eligible for up to 75% funding toward our programmes. Hit the link here to connect with your local Regional Business Partner to see if you qualify.
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Let’s Talk Tikanga I Grow your understanding of te ao Maori
What it is?
A guided programme 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 (the Taranaki Māori Business Network). We are based in Taranaki but our programmes are available to businesses across Aotearoa through our livestream option.
Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network
For-profit businesses may be eligible for up to 75% funding through the Regional Business Partner Network. Go to the RBP portal to arrange a meeting with an adviser and see if you qualify.
2026/2027 Intensive Masterclasses | Register Now
We have listened to overwhelming participant demand and adapted our immediate Let's Talk Tikanga programme to feature two half-day intensive masterclasses.
Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 1.00pm - 5.30pm | Language Planning in Business
Dr Ruakere Hond leads a half-day intensive workshop to take your organisation, workplace or business, step-by-step through creating a language plan. You will leave with a bespoke plan, kupu and activities you can use straight away to normalise te reo Māori in your mahi. Register here
Wednesday 3 February 2027 | 1.00pm - 5.30pm | Te Tiriti o Waitangi Deep Dive
Professor Peter Adds leads a deep dive into Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what it means for modern partnerships in this half-day intensive. Register here
The Core Six-Part Series | Returning late 2027
Our signature six-part monthly lunchtime series will be returning in late 2027. This comprehensive series is highly recommended for businesses wanting to explore real-world scenarios in a safe space and connect with other professionals on the same journey in reo and tikanga.
Register your interest here to be the first to know when 2027/2028 dates are announced. Click for Expression of Interest
Session summaries
Te Reo Māori I Strategies to revitalise te reo and build everyday use in business.
Whanaungatanga I Strengthen relationships with staff, clients, iwi, hapū, and community.
Manaakitanga I Embed care, respect, and wellbeing in your workplace.
Tapu & Noa I Understand everyday tikanga, from not sitting on tables to why we do karakia and share kai.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi I Explore the texts, history, and impact of Te Tiriti and how it shapes partnerships today.
Rangatiratanga I Discover Māori leadership values and how they can strengthen your approach.
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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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Tikanga Talks
Celebrate Puanga with five leading voices in te ao Māori.
Tikanga Talks is an entertaining and 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 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.
We had such a fabulous evening on 22 July 2026.
We're now preparing for 2027! Save the date - 16 July 2027.
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.
Contact Us
Phone: (06) 751 4921
Email: enquiries@atarawea.maori.nz
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