Support tamariki in Years 0–3 with these 9 simple reo Māori phrases for pānui (reading). This quick, practical list is designed for parents and kaiako to use during everyday reading time at home or in the classroom.
When tamariki see their achievements recognised in te reo Māori, it reinforces that their language and identity belong wherever they learn and grow. When we couldn’t find certificates that felt quite right, we created our own. Designed to feel at home in Aotearoa and meaningful for tamariki.
Many people want to engage respectfully with pepeha and mihimihi, but aren’t always sure how. Can non-Māori/tauiwi and pākehā have a pepeha? What’s the difference between pepeha and mihimihi? This article shares whakaaro from Māori practitioners to help learners understand what these practices are for, how they’ve evolved, and how to move forward with confidence and respect.
2025 was not a gentle year for Maimoa Creative. It brought our first real drop in sales, some confronting decisions, and the ongoing challenge of running a kaupapa-driven pakihi during a cost-of-living crisis. It was also the year we took bold steps forward, including growing the team and hiring our first full-time kaimahi.
This annual review is a candid reflection on sitting with uncertainty, showing up when motivation dipped, and learning how to pivot without abandoning what matters. It shares the highs, the hard lessons, and the clarity that came from slowing down.
Despite the challenges, 2025 still delivered meaningful wins: new products, thoughtful writing, deeper community connection, and a renewed commitment to intentional growth.
When the year’s been a marathon and your mahi inbox has been working overtime, nothing feels better than switching on that out-of-office response and disappearing for a little break to enjoy some Aotearoa sun and quality time with whānau and friends. But why settle for a boring generic auto-response when you could sign off with a bit of humour, reo, and personality? Here are a few fun, cheeky, and reo Māori-inspired OOO templates to let people know you’ve clocked out for hararei. Adjust them to suit your role, mahi, tone, and personality.
Aroha opens up about the unseen support and privileges that shaped her reo Māori journey. Her story is a reminder that every learner starts from a different place, and that progress never looks the same for everyone.
Support tamariki in Years 0–3 with these 9 simple reo Māori phrases for tuhituhi (writing). This quick, practical list is designed for parents and kaiako to use during everyday writing at home or in the classroom.
Welcome to the Māori Gift Guide 2025, a curated showcase of extraordinary products from Māori-owned businesses across Aotearoa. This guide brings together meaningful gifts for every budget and occasion, from thoughtful Secret Santa surprises to treasured statement pieces for loved ones.
Explore categories such as kāinga (home), kākahu (apparel), mahi toi (art), taonga (treasured items), tākaro (recreation), tamariki (kids), kai & inu (food & drink), pukapuka (books), and health & beauty.
Celebrate the festive season and beyond with thoughtful gifts while championing Māori businesses.
