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Our Services
Ako Academy is passionate about working alongside individuals and organisations to build cultural competency in a mana enhancing way.
We provide a fun and safe learning experience that builds cultural competency and confidence with te reo and te ao māori.
Te Reo Māori
Here at Ako Academy, we understand that opening yourself up to learn something new can be a big step. We provide a safe, non-judgmental, mana enhancing learning environment.
1:1 tutoring
Progress at your own pace with a tailored program to suit your individual learning needs. Perfect for busy individuals!
Group Classes
Join at interactive group class and learn alongside friends and colleagues!
Our Courses
We currently offer three levels of Te Reo Māori. Our courses generally run for 8 weeks, 1 hour per week. These courses can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation.
All participants will receive an Ako work book, access to the course vocabulary learning site/app , and a recording of each class throughout the course.
Te Kākāno - Level 1
Te Kākano is our foundation Te Reo Māori programme.
Content covered in this course:
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Te Ao Māori / The Māori world
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Tikanga and kaupapa Māori and it’s appropriate use in our modern day world
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Correct Pronunciation of Te Reo Māori
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The importance of place names
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Introducing yourself and others
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Communicating personal information
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Mihimihi, greetings, farewells, and acknowledging others
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An opening and closing karakia suitable for use at various events
Te Rito - Level 2
Te Rito is our advanced beginners Te Reo Māori programme.
Content covered in this course:
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Numbers
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Time
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Days, weeks, seasons
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Describing people and things
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Beginner level conversation
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Maintaining correct pronunciation
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An opening and closing karakia suitable for a variety of occasions
Te Puawai - Level 3
Te Puawai is our intermediate Te Reo Māori programme.
Content covered in this course:
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Conversation with confidence
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Communicating about events past, present, and future
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Communicating about daily habits and routines
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Sustaining correct pronunciation
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Reciting an opening and closing karakia without prompt
Other services
Workshops
Ako Academy's workshops are centred on enhancing cultural competency. These specialised sessions provide valuable insight into Māori culture, promoting a deeper understanding of Te Ao Māori ( The Māori World). Through our engaging workshops, your team can develop the necessary skills to foster inclusivity and effectively engage with Māori stakeholders and communities.
Workshops we deliver include:
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Te Tiriti o Waitangi
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Tikanga Māori (Māori Protocols)
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Cultural Competency in the workplace
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Culturally Competent Classrooms
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Leading Cultural Change
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Intercultural Communication
Cultural Advisory
We would love to have a kōrero with you about how we can support your organisation, build and grow cultural capabilities in a meaningful way.
Some areas we can assist are:
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Policy
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Kaupapa and Values
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Tikanga Māori
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Cultural and language planning and strategizing
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Cultural Competency
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Cultural Audit
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Mentoring and advice
Professional Supervision
Supervision is essential for people-facing roles seeking support, mentorship, and cultural expertise to enhance their practice's impact. As a cultural supervisor, the space is co-created and mana-enhancing, focusing on collaborative reflection and finding solutions that empower the supervisee. It provides opportunities for self-reflection, development of capabilities, and prioritization of wellbeing, ensuring accountability for informed decisions. Suitable for those aiming to maximize their potential, supervision offers guidance and support throughout the reflective process.