TE MARORO

Māori culture Educational programmes, experiences, tours and consultancy

Activity Programmes

 

Activity programmes are great introductions into Te Ao Maori (the Māori world). They allow students to learn about Māori culture through a range of fun activities, workshops and excursions.  

• Highly interactive and great for building English communication skills. 
• Mobile programmes which can be delivered in your school or outdoors
• All cultural equipment provided. 
• Taught by an experienced ESOL instructor providing intuitive language learning opportunities during activities.

Ngā Tākaro Māori - Traditional Māori games

• Learn a variety of ancestral games that were used for entertainment, health and warrior training. These fun games helped in building quick reflexes, coordination, agility, balance and mental focus - essential skills for Kairākau (Maori warriors)
• BASE FEE: $150 per *group for 1 hour. 

Kapa Haka - Learning songs/dances

• Haka
• Waiata-a-ringa (action song)
• Poi
• BASE FEE: $150 per *group for 1 hour. 

Raranga - Weaving

• Learn how to weave a small craft item (to take home)
• Learn traditional customs and values in harvesting Harakeke (NZ flax)

• BASE FEE: $150 per *group for 1 hour. 

Hikoi Ngāhere - Guided Bushwalk

• Learn about native flora and fauna used by Māori for food, medicine and materials
• Learn Māori forest ecology traditions and values.
• BASE FEE: $150 per *group for 1 hour. 

*Group activities are limited to up to 15 students for each session to maximise student involvement and learning.  For 20 to 30 students we provide two one hour sessions of the same activity and split the students evenly.  Each of the programme times can also be extended to include more items/activities or with greater detail (for example, to practise haka or action songs for a special performance). Let us know which of the programmes you are interested in and the approximate number of students so we can give you a better breakdown of the actual programme and total fees. Discounts on longer or multiple bookings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Study Programmes

 

Study programmes are more suitable for study tour groups or schools wanting in-class ESOL lessons based on a range of Māori culture themes. Te Maororo offers comprehensive Māori culture study programmes which can be delivered in your school. Intensive English study packages combining Maori culture activities and study can also be arranged. Classes are taught by experienced ESOL teacher and incorporate Māori values and approaches to education. Lesson Themes:

• Te Ao Māori - Introduction to Māori Culture
• Hawaikinui - Polynesian Heritage and Migration
• Tātai Arorangi - Māori astronomy/cosmology and Matariki
• Kōrero Pūrākau - Traditional Māori stories/legends
• Pre-European society
• The Treaty of Waitangi and colonisation
• Contemporary Issues and Māori development
• Māori visual and preforming arts

BASE FEE: $150 per *group for 1 hour. 

 

Private Programmes

 

Te Maroro provides private tours and experiences exclusively to individuals, couples or families wanting a more personalised cultural experience. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heke Ngaru - Surfing 

• Personalised instruction to get you surfing waves quickly.
• Ocean safety - reading surf conditions and hazards.
• Surfing heritage - Polynesian ocean knowledge and traditions.
• FEES: $60 per person per hour. 

Waka-Ama - Outrigger Canoe 

• Basic outrigger canoe skills and safety.
• Ocean safety - reading surf conditions and hazards.
• Te Whakatere Waka - Polynesian navigation traditions.
• Canoe surfing (only available at Orewa Beach)

• FEES: $60 per person per hour. 

Hui Ahurei - Māori festivals 

• Experience Māori festivals, food and culture
• Gain deeper insights into our living culture and past traditions
• FESTIVALS: Matariki, Pacifica, Polyfest, Tamaki Herenga waka, Kawhia Maori Kai
• FEES: $60 per person per hour.

Ngā Tākaro Māori - Traditional Māori games

• Learn a variety of ancestral games that were used for entertainment, health and warrior training. These fun games helped in building quick reflexes, coordination, agility, balance and mental focus - essential skills for Kairākau (Maori warriors)
• FEES: $60 per person per hour.

Kapa Haka - Learning songs/dances

• Haka
• Waiata-a-ringa (action song)
• Poi
• Titi torea (stick song)
• FEES: $60 per person per hour. 

Raranga - Weaving

• Learn how to weave a small craft item (to take home)
• Learn traditional customs and values in harvesting Harakeke (NZ flax)
• FEES: $60 per per person per hour. 

Hikoi Ngāhere - Bushwalk

• Learn about native flora and fauna used by Māori for food, medicine and materials
• Learn Māori forest ecology traditions and values.
• FEES: $60 per person per hour. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSULTANCY SERVICES

 

To build long term success and a strong reputation in the highly competitive ESOL market, schools need to not only help students reach their language learning goals, they also need to offer a rich and memorable cultural experience. The things that can set the New Zealand ESOL experience apart from other international destinations are our unique natural and cultural assets. Te Maroro is committed to helping schools harness these assets to enhance the cultural experiences of students. We provide educational expertise in evaluating and developing the integrity of Māori content/programmes while ensuring they are appropriate for ESOL learners of differing levels. We can also help to build greater cultural awareness and responsiveness in organisations.

 

Programme Development and Consultancy:

• Incorporating key Māori concepts/practices/values
• Evaluating/Developing Māori curriculum resources/content
• Developing/Refining comprehensive Māori study tour programmes
• Blended learning solutions

Professional Development Seminars/Workshops:

• Te Ao Māori - Introduction to Māori Culture
• Treaty of Waitangi
• Pronouncing Māori names
• Incorporating Māori concepts and practices in the classroom

With over 15 years experience teaching and developing ESOL programmes and activities, Te Maroro embraces the idea that meaningful learning takes place when students are fully engaged in real activities and experiences. While improving English may be a key concern for international students or migrants, it is the connections and experiences unique to this country that leave the most profound impressions. As Maori culture and people are poorly represented within the ESOL sector, Te Maroro was established to provide a much needed presence and service in the industry offering educational programmes and services based on Māori traditions and values. Our mission is to proudly and accurately present our cultural heritage to international visitors. By sharing these taonga, we hope to better reflect and represent the unique bi-cultural heritage of Aotearoa while enhancing the learning experiences of students.

 

Clients

Ngā mihi nui ki ēnei kura!

• PaCE - Massey University

• NZLC 

• ELA - The University of Auckland

• ACG (Academic Colleges Group)

• LSI (Language Studies International)

• Kaplan International English

• Dominion English Schools

• Kiwi English Academy

 

Testimonials

 

 

"Our students loved the experience! We cannot wait to get Paiaka back to show the students more activities" (Jess Corkill, Student Services Coordinator, LSI)

 

"Dynamic, interactive and a great learning experience for our students. All the students had a lot of fun while getting a hands on experience and extending their cultural knowledge and understanding. Paiaka delivered a programme at the students' level and gave clear explanations as well as practical examples to assist students' understanding. Very worthwhile!  (Margaret Jones, Programme Manager, ACG English School)

 

"A very worthwhile exercise which was energetic and fun and one in which valuable cultural concepts were passed on" (Peter Roselt, Tutor ACG English School)

 

"Students really enjoyed the cultural activities with Paiaka. A variety of students of different nationalities attended and the ones we were able to survey gave very positive feedback."  Steph Korocu, Academic Manager for Groups, ELA Auckland University)

 

"Paiaka was key in helping to create a week long programme of Maori cultural experiences for visiting international students including learning about Maori history, sociology and food. Students also learned to perform Poi dance and Haka. In his role Paiaka led a team of teachers guiding them in the curriculum and content creation. He also taught the more practical elements of the programme and was incredibly helpful in advising regarding selection of excursions and field trips." (Mark Kaneko, Programme Coordinator, PaCE Massey University)

 

"You are essential reason to love NZ, I remember when I came to NZ in 2012 and I studied at Massey Language School you was our reference for every things in NZ, I would say thank you very much and I'm really glad to meet you again and it's my pleasure to do some activities across NZ with you. Thanks."   (Ahmed, KSA)

 

"Thank you for teaching poi, I do not forget the time that I spent with you. Thank you so far." (Azusa, Japan)

 

"Haka is a good memory. I want to teach haka to my friends" (Yuta, Japan)

 

"Performing haka is really fun, thank you for teaching" (Hikaru, Japan)

 

"I love haka! I love haka! I love teacher!" (Naoyuki, Japan)

 

"Thankyou for everyday, Poi is very fun, I think the way you teach is very skilled!" (Momoka, Japan)

 

"Paiaka is a brilliant teacher who appreciates practical learning. For example, I learnt a lot of vocabulary from him through his outdoor adventures, especially his surfing and wave-riding stories. Other characteristics of his which I admire include open-mindedness, patience, passion for teaching, understanding of others, openness to new/different ideologies, accommodation of diversity in class, and remembering his former students even after 7 years. With no hesitation, I'd recommend new students. (Hassam, KSA)

 

 

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CONTACT

 

For more information about our services, programmes or fees, fill out the form or contact us at:

0211601354

emaroro@gmail.com