Ako mai

31/07/2026

Tuesday morning raranga is back on this Tuesday 4th of August!
Our Tuesday morning community raranga sessions were put on hold for a while, but they are starting up again next week.
If you are looking for a space to come and continue to work on your projects, start a new one, or to learn how to start your journey with weaving, then this is the space for you.
Time: 10am-1pm
Where: Te Awa Whiria at the Climate Action Campus, Ōtautahi
Cost: Koha
Please bring your own weaving projects or harakeke. If you are new to weaving, and have never harvested harakeke, please let us know by Monday so we can provide some for you.
Mauri ora!

21/01/2026

Nei anō āku mihi ki a koutou
For those that have been waiting for the registration to open for Ngā kākano o te reo - Beginners reo, here is the link and details.
Mauri ora

Kia ora koutou
Our community reo Māori classes are still on this year, and registration is now open.
They are held on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm.
If you are looking for a place to start your reo journey, or a brush up of the basics, then this class is perfect for what you need.
Registration is essential, and you can do that here,
https://forms.gle/fr6XD6DvJXCQ6VKu9
Spaces are limited!
Please note that classes will be held at the hub, and then move to a new location when it's time.
If you would like to be informed when our July intake is open, or if you would like information for the advanced beginners, or intermediate classes, then email [email protected]
Mauri ora

19/01/2026

E rere ana āku mihi o te tau hou Pākehā e kare mā!
I don't know about all of you, but the end of January is sneaking up on me fast!
For those that have missed the email (or not on the email lists), registration for our community classes, Te Whakatō o te reo (Advanced Beginners), and Te Whakatupu o te reo (Intermediate) are now open.
Registration for Ngā Kākano o te reo - Beginners te reo will be posted in a couple of days, so keep an eye out for that.

Ngā Kākano o te reo – 20 week beginners
This is held on Tuesday evenings 6-8pm, at the Phillipstown Hub and cost is koha. Link to be posted soon.

Te Whakatō o te reo – 40 weeks advanced beginners
https://forms.gle/QSDarm5uA8sZLFoF7
This is held on Thursday evenings 6-8pm, at Te Awa Whiria $25 per evening or $200 per school term.

Te Whakatupu o te reo – 40 weeks intermediate
https://forms.gle/ym4KM7rqYJhcNXY98
This is held on Wednesday evenings 6-8pm, at Te Awa Whiria $25 per evening or $200 per school term.

Please reach out if cost is a barrier as I do not want this to be the case for whānau Māori in reconnecting with our reo.
If you would like early registration access to our July intake for our beginners course, please let us know.

This year, we will also be running weekly raranga sessions during the day! We are just finalising details for that, so watch this space.

Mauri ora
Ako Mai Team