Ashburton District is one of New Zealand's fastest growing rural districts. We are delighted to bring you some basic knowledge to help you connect with people from different cultures in the Ashburton District.
We aim to share understanding and common sayings and expressions of our new kiwis to ensure they experience a welcoming community and inclusive workplaces. Tūwhana includes customs and culture, language, pronunciation, common greetings, proverbs, celebrations, songs and community information.
Tūwhana features
– Synchronised narration in te reo Māori, Samoan and Tagalog
– Tap to hear pronunciation in te reo Māori, Samoan and Tagalog
– Record your own narration
– Create your own pepeha
– Export pages, images and audio to colleagues and friends
Tūwhana was developed by Ashburton District Council, one of New Zealand’s fastest growing rural districts. For more www.ashburtondc.govt.nz
The app was produced by world-leading Cultural Creative Agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com
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Te Tawera Hapū, Iramoko marae, Ngāti Awa I Ministry of Education New Zealand
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Traditional
This is the story of Hinenuitepō, the goddess of the underworld, part of the Aho Wahine series of graphic novella that reimagine the traditional stories of Aotearoa from the point of view of the female characters.
Deborah and Oka Sanerivi / Ministry for Pacific Peoples
In collaboration with Ma’au Books, this app is designed for families to learn basic Samoan, Tongan and Fijian language through bath time.
Get in touch today for a free consultation to see what Kiwa can do for you and your people.