Te reo and tikanga experts have been closely involved in the development of the app which teaches basic speech in Māori, with helpful audio to assist with pronunciation.
It prepares users to attend hui or step on to a marae, teaching them what to expect, how to behave and how to contribute.
The app has specifically been developed to help staff, councillors and other councils to effectively communicate in partnerships with iwi and Māori. It is also available to the general public.
Check out Kawe Kōrero in action.
The app is free to download for iPhones and iPADs; for Android phones and tablets and for Windows devices.
“It can be daunting to attend a powhiri or step on to a marae if you don’t know the customs or protocols. This app is a tool that can assist our capacity to work with iwi Māori more confidently. Our staff can now be prepared in any situation and I can recommend this app to others outside the council.”
Vaughan Payne CEO Waikato Regional Council
“Wow!! Just downloaded this APP and this is awesome!! We work closely with external organisations who are constantly needing this type of Awhi & I will definitely be getting them to download this app. Ka nui te mihi atu Kia kooutou”
Kawena Jones
Native Village of Afognak
Naama Amitatuk? teaches you how to describe where an object is in the Indigenous Kodiak Alutiiq language.
Hauraki District Council
We’ve created this app to be an effective kete (resource) for you as you begin your journey to learn some important aspects of Te Ao Māori, under the mantle of the Councils located within the traditional Māori rohe known as Te Tara o te Ika a Māui.
Arcana Studios and Kiwa Digital
This tri-lingual immersive app is a creative interpretation of stories told by indigenous peoples of Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Get in touch today for a free consultation to see what Kiwa can do for you and your people.