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OLD SCHOOL WAYS
DIGITAL RESOURCES
DIGITAL RESOURCES
OLD SCHOOL WAYS
OLD SCHOOL WAYS
WHAKAMĀORI
T
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A
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S
L
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T
E
Find kupu and their context
F
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k
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p
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a
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c
o
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x
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WHAKAMĀORI
T
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N
S
L
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T
E
Find kupu and their context
F
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k
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p
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c
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x
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MĀ TE A.I
U
S
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N
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A
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Ask questions – get answers
A
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k
q
u
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t
i
o
n
s
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g
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t
a
n
s
w
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r
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MĀ TE A.I
U
S
I
N
G
A
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Ask questions – get answers
A
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k
q
u
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s
t
i
o
n
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–
g
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a
n
s
w
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r
s
Compare dictionaries
1
Te Aka Māori Dictionary
Comprehensive meanings
Reliable Māori–English
Definitions & examples for all
Option overload
Difficult to choose correct term
Some modern terms missing.
2
Ngata Dictionary
Kupu in context
Copy/paste paragraphs.
Proofing/constructing sentences
Complex usage
Complex for beginners,
Slower to navigate
3
Paekupu
Category-based kupu
Distinguishes kupu in categories
Progressive / new / modern kupu
Narrow scope
Mostly modern (unfamiliar) terms
Explanation in Te Reo only
Compare dictionaries
1
Te Aka Māori Dictionary
Comprehensive meanings
Reliable Māori–English
Definitions & examples for all
Option overload
Difficult to choose correct term
Some modern terms missing.
2
Ngata Dictionary
Kupu in context
Copy/paste paragraphs.
Proofing/constructing sentences
Complex usage
Complex for beginners,
Slower to navigate
3
Paekupu
Category-based kupu
Distinguishes kupu in categories
Progressive / new / modern kupu
Narrow scope
Mostly modern (unfamiliar) terms
Explanation in Te Reo only
LISTEN & LEARN
L
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S
T
E
N
&
L
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A
R
N
Pronunciation and audio content
P
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Podcasts
Radio
LISTEN & LEARN
L
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S
T
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N
&
L
E
A
R
N
Pronunciation and audio content
P
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n
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Podcasts
Radio
Compare AI models
1
Chat GPT
Conversational learning
Conversational tutor
Ask questions specific to you
Pro limitations
Limited number of pro uses
Create an account to use
2
Google Gemini
Google integration
Pro is free for Google users
Generate images for free
Speed
Not ideal if google account user
Bit slower than Chat GBT
Compare AI models
1
Chat GPT
Conversational learning
Conversational tutor
Ask questions specific to you
Pro limitations
Limited number of pro uses
Create an account to use
2
Google Gemini
Google integration
Pro is free for Google users
Generate images for free
Speed
Not ideal if google account user
Bit slower than Chat GBT
MĀTAKI KIA AKO
W
A
T
C
H
&
L
E
A
R
N
Demonstration and visual content
D
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m
o
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a
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d
v
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t
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TV shows
Youtube channels
MĀTAKI KIA AKO
W
A
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C
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&
L
E
A
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N
Demonstration and visual content
D
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v
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TV shows
Youtube channels
Compare audio
1
Pods & Radio
Time
Reo level
Use for
Hōha
1
Taringa
Medium
30–45 min
Beginner
Accessible, easy
Reo & tikanga
All things Te Ao.
Not much
Short, engaging episodes
2
Everyday Māori
Short
10 - 20min
Intermediate
Simple phrases
Applicable reo
Daily phrases
Not much
Bite-sized, easy to follow
3
Whakamāori
Medium
30–45 min
Intermediate
Builds vocab
Advanced reo
Fluent speakers
It’s OK
Longer, requires concentration
4
Up to Speed
with Te ReoShort
10 - 20min
Beginner
Accessible, easy
Fast reo
Rapid learning
Not much
Very short, easy content
5
Radio Waatea
Long
1hr +
All levels
Full immersion
Fluency in reo
No english
Less structured
Constant talking
Compare audio
1
Pods & Radio
Time
Reo level
Use for
Hōha
1
Taringa
Medium
30–45 min
Beginner
Accessible, easy
Reo & tikanga
All things Te Ao.
Not much
Short, engaging episodes
2
Everyday Māori
Short
10 - 20min
Intermediate
Simple phrases
Applicable reo
Daily phrases
Not much
Bite-sized, easy to follow
3
Whakamāori
Medium
30–45 min
Intermediate
Builds vocab
Advanced reo
Fluent speakers
It’s OK
Longer, requires concentration
4
Up to Speed
with Te ReoShort
10 - 20min
Beginner
Accessible, easy
Fast reo
Rapid learning
Not much
Very short, easy content
5
Radio Waatea
Long
1hr +
All levels
Full immersion
Fluency in reo
No english
Less structured
Constant talking
TĀKARO KIA AKO
P
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A
Y
&
L
E
A
R
N
Engagement with fun challenges
E
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w
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f
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c
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Apps
TĀKARO KIA AKO
P
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A
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&
L
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A
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N
Engagement with fun challenges
E
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Apps
Compare shows
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Shows
Time
Reo level
Use for
Hōha
1
Speak Māori
Short
10 - 20min
Beginner
Clear, structured lessons
Building basics
Guided phrases & pronunciation
Not much
short, easy to follow
2
Waka Huia
Long
1hr +
Advanced
Fluent kōrero & tikanga
Cultural immersion
Kaumātua stories
It’s OK
Requires focus, reading subs.
3
Starting In Te Reo Māori
Short
10 - 20min
Beginner
Step-by-step guidance
Foundations
Pronunciation & grammar
Not much
Encouraging tone
4
Arataua
Short
10 - 20min
Intermediate
Accessible, TBD
Conversational fluency
Real reo dialogue
Hard to follow
Less English
5
Whakaata Māori
Long
1hr +
Advanced
Mix of reo and English
Everyday context
Shows, culture, interviews,
It’s OK
Level changes per show
6
Te Karere
Short
10 - 20min
Intermediate
Fluent reo news
Current events
Māori world news
Hard to follow
Fast delivery, little translation
Compare shows
1
Shows
Time
Reo level
Use for
Hōha
1
Speak Māori
Short
10 - 20min
Beginner
Clear, structured lessons
Building basics
Guided phrases & pronunciation
Not much
short, easy to follow
2
Waka Huia
Long
1hr +
Advanced
Fluent kōrero & tikanga
Cultural immersion
Kaumātua stories
It’s OK
Requires focus, reading subs.
3
Starting In Te Reo Māori
Short
10 - 20min
Beginner
Step-by-step guidance
Foundations
Pronunciation & grammar
Not much
Encouraging tone
4
Arataua
Short
10 - 20min
Intermediate
Accessible, TBD
Conversational fluency
Real reo dialogue
Hard to follow
Less English
5
Whakaata Māori
Long
1hr +
Advanced
Mix of reo and English
Everyday context
Shows, culture, interviews,
It’s OK
Level changes per show
6
Te Karere
Short
10 - 20min
Intermediate
Fluent reo news
Current events
Māori world news
Hard to follow
Fast delivery, little translation
NGĀ TAPUTAPU TUHINGA
N
O
T
E
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T
A
K
I
N
G
T
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O
L
S
Personal organisation and insight
P
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a
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a
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d
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h
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Apple devices
Google accounts
All devices
NGĀ TAPUTAPU TUHINGA
N
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T
E
-
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A
K
I
N
G
T
O
O
L
S
Personal organisation and insight
P
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a
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a
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a
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g
h
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Apple devices
Google accounts
All devices
Compare games
1
Games
Players
Reo level
Use for
Hōha
1
Drops
Solo
Play anytime
Beginner
Accessible, easy
Vocab boost
Visual word matching
Not much
Quick, interactive bursts
2
Kupu
Solo
Phone camera
Beginner
Visual reo link
Word recall
Objects & translation
Not much
Quick, interactive bursts
3
Reo Ora
Solo
Phone camera
Intermediate
Guided lessons
Structured learning
Progressive modules
It’s OK
Less game-like, more study
4
Kahoot
Group
3-10+ players
All levels
Mix of reo & quiz fun
Revision practice
Quick recall & competition
Not much
Lively, social, engaging
5
Tākaro
Few
2–6 players
Beginner
Card-based
Whānau play
Reinforce kupu & phrases
Not much
Lively, social, engaging
6
Kaupapa
Group
2-9 players
Intermediate
Discussion-based
Conversation skills
Prompts for kōrero
It’s OK
Depends on group energy
7
Pakiaka
Few
2–6 players
Advanced
Strategy & vocab
Thinking in reo
Link words & meanings
It’s OK
Slower play
Compare games
1
Games
Players
Reo level
Use for
Hōha
1
Drops
Solo
Play anytime
Beginner
Accessible, easy
Vocab boost
Visual word matching
Not much
Quick, interactive bursts
2
Kupu
Solo
Phone camera
Beginner
Visual reo link
Word recall
Objects & translation
Not much
Quick, interactive bursts
3
Reo Ora
Solo
Phone camera
Intermediate
Guided lessons
Structured learning
Progressive modules
It’s OK
Less game-like, more study
4
Kahoot
Group
3-10+ players
All levels
Mix of reo & quiz fun
Revision practice
Quick recall & competition
Not much
Lively, social, engaging
5
Tākaro
Few
2–6 players
Beginner
Card-based
Whānau play
Reinforce kupu & phrases
Not much
Lively, social, engaging
6
Kaupapa
Group
2-9 players
Intermediate
Discussion-based
Conversation skills
Prompts for kōrero
It’s OK
Depends on group energy
7
Pakiaka
Few
2–6 players
Advanced
Strategy & vocab
Thinking in reo
Link words & meanings
It’s OK
Slower play
NGĀ TAPUTAPU WHAKAHOU
R
E
V
I
S
I
O
N
T
O
O
L
S
Memorisation through repetition
M
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m
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t
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r
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p
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t
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t
i
o
n
Flash cards
NGĀ TAPUTAPU WHAKAHOU
R
E
V
I
S
I
O
N
T
O
O
L
S
Memorisation through repetition
M
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m
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p
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Flash cards
Compare notes
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Notes
Used by
Device
Use for
Hōha
1
Notion
Solo +
Digital diary
Mobile & desktop
Available on apple and android.
Digital diary
Interconnected knowledge database
Difficult
Very customisable makes it complex.
2
Apple Notes
Solo
Personal notes
Mainly mobile
Apple devices only
Quick capture
Ideas, thoughts, words on the go.
Not much
All apple devices have it installed.
3
Google Docs
To share
Collaborate with others
Mainly desktop
Read on mobile, edit on desktop
Source of truth
One document, multi-user input.
It’s OK
Commonly used.
Compare notes
1
Notes
Used by
Device
Use for
Hōha
1
Notion
Solo +
Digital diary
Mobile & desktop
Available on apple and android.
Digital diary
Interconnected knowledge database
Difficult
Very customisable makes it complex.
2
Apple Notes
Solo
Personal notes
Mainly mobile
Apple devices only
Quick capture
Ideas, thoughts, words on the go.
Not much
All apple devices have it installed.
3
Google Docs
To share
Collaborate with others
Mainly desktop
Read on mobile, edit on desktop
Source of truth
One document, multi-user input.
It’s OK
Commonly used.
Compare revision tools
1
Revision tools
Cost
Set-up
Use for
Hōha
1
Quizlet
Free
Optional fee
Low
Quick to set up and start
Reo & tIkanga
Matching, audio, and testing modes
Not much
Easy, visual, engaging
2
Mochi
Free / Cost
Annual
sub for mobile
Intermediate
Accessible, TBD
Structured revision
Daily spaced repetition
It’s OK
Setup needed, syncing quirks
Compare revision tools
1
Revision tools
Cost
Set-up
Use for
Hōha
1
Quizlet
Free
Optional fee
Low
Quick to set up and start
Reo & tIkanga
Matching, audio, and testing modes
Not much
Easy, visual, engaging
2
Mochi
Free / Cost
Annual
sub for mobile
Intermediate
Accessible, TBD
Structured revision
Daily spaced repetition
It’s OK
Setup needed, syncing quirks
NGĀ RAUEMI MATIHIKO
D
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G
I
T
A
L
R
E
S
O
U
R
C
E
S
Straight to business
S
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a
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g
h
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t
o
b
u
s
i
n
e
s
s
Translate & ask
Dictionaries
AI models
Listen & watch
Podcasts
Youtube channels
Play
Gamified apps
Notes & practice
Documentation
Flash cards
NGĀ RAUEMI MATIHIKO
D
I
G
I
T
A
L
R
E
S
O
U
R
C
E
S
Straight to business
S
t
r
a
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g
h
t
t
o
b
u
s
i
n
e
s
s
Translate & ask
Dictionaries
AI models
Listen & watch
Podcasts
Youtube channels
Play
Gamified apps
Notes & practice
Documentation
Flash cards
NGĀ RAUTAKI TAWHITO
O
L
D
S
C
H
O
O
L
W
A
Y
S
Something for the boomers
S
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m
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t
h
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g
f
o
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t
h
e
b
o
o
m
e
r
s
Translate & ask
Books
Whānau
Listen & watch
Radio stations
TV shows
Play
Table-top games
Notes & practice
Documentation
Visual cues
NGĀ RAUTAKI TAWHITO
O
L
D
S
C
H
O
O
L
W
A
Y
S
Something for the boomers
S
o
m
e
t
h
i
n
g
f
o
r
t
h
e
b
o
o
m
e
r
s
Translate & ask
Books
Whānau
Listen & watch
Radio stations
TV shows
Play
Table-top games
Notes & practice
Documentation
Visual cues
WHAKAMĀORI
T
R
A
N
S
L
A
T
E
Find kupu and their context
F
i
n
d
k
u
p
u
a
n
d
t
h
e
i
r
c
o
n
t
e
x
t
Waea
Call Aunty
Might cost you a 30min chat and a growling.
Pukapuka
Māori dictionary
Go find that dusty book
Compare dictionaries
1
Te Aka Māori Dictionary
Comprehensive meanings
Reliable Māori–English
Definitions & examples for all
Option overload
Difficult to choose correct term
Some modern terms missing.
2
Ngata Dictionary
Kupu in context
Copy/paste paragraphs.
Proofing/constructing sentences
Complex usage
Complex for beginners,
Slower to navigate
3
Paekupu
Category-based kupu
Distinguishes kupu in categories
Progressive / new / modern kupu
Narrow scope
Mostly modern (unfamiliar) terms
Explanation in Te Reo only
MĀ TE A.I
U
S
I
N
G
A
I
Ask questions – get answers
A
s
k
q
u
e
s
t
i
o
n
s
–
g
e
t
a
n
s
w
e
r
s
Compare AI models
1
Chat GBT
Conversational learning
Conversational tutor
Ask questions specific to you
Pro limitations
Limited number of pro uses
Create an account to use
2
Google Gemini
Google integration
Pro is free for Google users
Generate images for free
Speed
Not ideal if google account user
Bit slower than Chat GBT
WHAKARONGO KIA AKO
L
I
S
T
E
N
&
L
E
A
R
N
Pronunciation and audio content
P
r
o
n
u
n
c
i
a
t
i
o
n
a
n
d
a
u
d
i
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c
o
n
t
e
n
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Podcasts
Compare audio
1
Taringa
Medium
15–30 min
Beginner
Accessible, easy
Reo & tIkanga
All things Te Ao.
Not much
Short, engaging episodes
2
Everyday Māori
Short
10 - 20min
Intermediate
Simple phrases
Applicable reo
Daily phrases
Not much
Bite-sized, easy to follow
3
Whakamāori
Medium
20–40 min
Intermediate
Builds vocab
Advanced reo
Fluent speakers
It’s OK
Longer, requires concentration
4
Up to Speed
with Te ReoShort
10–15 min
Beginner
Accessible, easy
Fast reo
Rapid learning
Not much
Very short, easy content
5
Radio Waatea
Long
1hr+
All levels
Full immersion
Fluency in reo
No english
Less structured
Constant talking
MĀTAKI KIA AKO
W
A
T
C
H
&
L
E
A
R
N
Demonstration and visual content
D
e
m
o
n
s
t
r
a
t
i
o
n
a
n
d
v
i
s
u
a
l
c
o
n
t
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n
t
Youtube channels
TV shows
Compare shows
1
Speak Māori
Short
10 - 20min
Beginner
Clear, structured lessons
Building basics
Guided phrases & pronunciation
Not much
short, easy to follow
2
Waka Huia
Long
30min - 1hr +
Advanced
Fluent kōrero & tikanga
Cultural immersion
Kaumātua stories
It’s OK
Requires focus, reading subs.
3
Starting In Te Reo Māori
Short
10 - 20min
Beginner
Step-by-step guidance
Foundations
Pronunciation & grammar
Not much
Encouraging tone
4
Arataua
Short
10–15 min
Intermediate
Natural reo
Conversational fluency
Real reo dialogue
Hard to follow
Less English
5
Whakaata Māori
Long
1hr+
Advanced
Mix of reo and English
Everyday context
Shows, culture, interviews,
It’s OK
Level changes per show
6
Te Karere
Short
10 - 20min
Intermediate
Fluent reo news
Current events
Māori world news
Hard to follow
Fast delivery, little translation
TĀKARO KIA AKO
P
L
A
Y
&
L
E
A
R
N
Engagement with fun challenges
E
n
g
a
g
e
m
e
n
t
w
i
t
h
f
u
n
c
h
a
l
l
e
n
g
e
s
Gamified apps
Table-top games
Compare games
1
Drops
Solo
Play anytime
Beginner
Accessible, easy
Vocab boost
Visual word matching
Not much
Quick, interactive bursts
2
Kupu
Solo
Phone camera
Beginner
Visual reo link
Word recall
Objects & translation
Not much
Quick, interactive bursts
3
Reo Ora
Solo
Phone camera
Intermediate
Guided lessons
Structured learning
Progressive modules
It’s OK
Less game-like, more study
4
Kahoot
Group
3-10+ players
All levels
Mix of reo
& quiz funRevision practice
Quick recall & competition
Not much
Lively, social, engaging
6
Kaupapa
Group
2-8 players
Intermediate
Discussion-based
Conversation skills
Prompts for kōrero
It’s OK
Depends on group energy
7
Pakiaka
Few
2–6 players
Advanced
Strategy & vocab
Thinking in reo
Link words & meanings
It’s OK
Slower play
NGĀ TAPUTAPU TUHINGA
N
O
T
E
-
T
A
K
I
N
G
T
O
O
L
S
Personal organisation and insight
P
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s
o
n
a
l
o
r
g
a
n
i
s
a
t
i
o
n
a
n
d
i
n
s
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g
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Apple devices
Compare notes
1
Notion
Solo & group
Personal & shared information
Mobile & desktop
Available on apple and android.
Digital database
Interconnected stored knowledge.
Difficult
Very customisable makes it complex.
2
Apple Notes
Solo
Personal notes
Mainly mobile
Appl devices only
Quick capture
Ideas, thoughts, words on the go.
Not much
All apple devices have it installed.
3
Google Docs
Shared
Share link or email
Mainly desktop
Read on mobile, edit on desktop
Source of truth
One document, multi-user input.
It’s OK
Commonly used.
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Compare revision tools
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Quizlet
Free
Optional paid upgrade
Low
Quick to set up and start
Vocab recall
Matching, audio, and testing modes
Not much
Easy, visual, engaging
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Mochi
Free / Cost
Annual subscription
Medium
Markdown cards, spaced review
Structured revision
Daily spaced repetition
It’s OK
Setup needed, syncing quirks
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Dictionaries
Questions
AI models
Listen
Watch
Youtube channels
Notes
Documentation
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Books
Questions
Whānau
Listen
Radio stations
Watch
TV shows
Play
Table-top games
Notes
Documentation
Practice