Tools and resources to support kōrero and engagement with Māori and lift understanding of Māori culture and tikanga.
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori: Māori Language Commission
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori was set up under the Māori Language Act 1987 to promote and expand the use of Māori as an official language. They offer a range of references and resources, including te reo Māori resources and an approved translators and interpreters register
Māori engagement guidelines
A range of guidance to support effective and culturally appropriate engagement with Māori.
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Ngā Rerenga o Te Tiriti: Community organisations engaging with the Treaty of Waitangi
(groundwork.org.nz)
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Guidelines of ethical approaches to engage in relationships with Māori
(foundationnorth.org.nz)
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Māori Crown Relations engagement guidelines
(tearawhiti.govt.nz)
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Working with tāngata whenua
(inspiringcommunities.org.nz)
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Does the Plain Language Act 2022 affect how you use reo Māori?
(write.co.nz)
Māori culture and tikanga practices for the workplace
Tūtira Mai's simple guide to Tikanga, kawa, mana, the stages of pōwhiri, Māori values and how to conduct hui from a tikanga Māori approach (NB you need to enter your details for the free download).
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