Nau mai!

Welcome to Kauwaka®

Transformation through language and culture.

Creating practical and transformative learning experiences grounded in te ao Māori that strengthen confidence, connection, capability, and understanding.

Explore Our Programmes
Explore Our Programmes

About Kauwaka®

Many people want to engage more deeply with te ao Māori but are unsure where to start.

Kauwaka creates practical, supportive, and transformational learning experiences that help people grow in confidence, understanding, leadership, and cultural capability.

Grounded in tikanga Māori and kaupapa values, our programmes support individuals, whānau, organisations, and communities across Aotearoa and internationally.

Our Story
Our Story

Our Programmes

Our programmes are designed to create real-world connections with te ao Māori through practical, accessible, and supportive learning experiences.

Whether through tikanga, reo Māori, whakapapa, marae leadership, or international trade, Kauwaka creates spaces where people can learn, grow, and reconnect with confidence.

  • Building confidence to navigate tikanga Māori in everyday life, workplaces, marae, and communities.

    Kura Tikanga

  • Practical and achievable ways to help strengthen te reo Māori in homes, workplaces, and communities.

    Kura Haumanu

  • Exploring the values, principles, and tikanga that underpin our marae traditions.

    Kura Tahito

  • Supporting the people carrying the responsibility of sustaining our marae into the future.

    Kura Kāinga

  • Helping people reconnect with whakapapa, identity, and ancestral stories.

    Kura Tātai

  • Exploring and preserving the rich dialectal diversity of te reo Māori.

    Kura Ako

  • A supported and achievable pathway into international trade and global opportunity.

    Kura Hono

  • An immersive and vibrant reo experience designed to deepen confidence, fluency, and connection to te reo Māori.

    Kura Reo

What people say about Kauwaka

  • “I finally felt safe to ask questions.”

    Workshop participant

  • “I left feeling more confident and connected.”

    Workshop participant

  • “This changed how I think about my role on the marae.”

    Workshop participant

  • “You do not need perfect reo to begin.”

    Workshop participant

  • “It isn't as scary as you think it is.”

    Workshop participant

  • "Their humour and authenticity keeps it real."

    Workshop participant

Our Impact

  • "Their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to cultural authenticity make them an invaluable partner for any kaupapa"

    APRA AMCOS

  • "Kauwaka Ltd is an invaluable partner in strengthening our mātauranga Māori capability and confidence."

    SKILLS ACTIVE AOTEAROA | TE MAHI AKO

  • “We highly recommend Kauwaka — they tailored their reo and tikanga programmes to our needs and provided flexible, practical support for our kaimahi.”

    MARCUS MATENA, SENIOR MĀORI PRACTICE ADVISOR - ORANGA TAMARIKI

  • “Today reinforced our focus and strengthened the path we need to continue to lead our hapū on — never lose sight of the vision, take our people on the journey.”

    SHYANN RAIHANIA - DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • “Kura Tātai presents resources that everyone can access to build a better understanding of their whakapapa.”

    CARLA CARLSON - KURA TĀTAI WORKSHOP ATTENDEE

Ready to begin your journey?

Explore upcoming kaupapa, workshops, delegations, and learning experiences with the Kauwaka team.

Explore our programmes