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Māori Language Learning
Textbooks & Resources
The Te Whanake Māori language series has evolved out of the need for Māori language resources for adults that reflect modern methods of teaching second languages. The teaching methodology reflected in the textbooks and resources is based on the way learners in a natural bilingual situation learn their second language.
New to Māori?
Here’s how to get started
The four textbooks are the core of the Te Whanake series. The textbook Te Whanake 1 Te Kākano is essential to start learning Māori.
Supplementary materials for independent reading, writing, vocabulary learning and the skills related to these are contained in the study guide Te Kākano Pukapuka Tātaki.

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Te Whanake Tablet App
The Te Whanake app is a rich collection of resources for Māori language learners and teachers. It combines the textbooks and resources into one structured digital programme.
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