Kura Reo Rāngai Tūmatanui is a kaupapa Māori initiative designed specifically for proficient te reo Māori speakers working across the public sector. Delivered by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, this immersive four-day wānanga provides a culturally grounded space to strengthen reo Māori fluency and support reo Māori learning and development across government organisations. Participants are able to deepen their understanding of tikanga Māori, and build enduring relationships across agencies.

Since its inception, Kura Reo Rāngai Tūmatanui has supported hundreds of participants through a dynamic programme of kōrero, waiata, whakawhanaungatanga, and strategic language planning. The wānanga is tailored for those who are comfortable operating in a reo Māori immersion environment – typically at Level 3 or above on the Whakamātauria Tō Reo Māori (Level Finder Exam) scale – and who are committed to championing te reo Māori in their workplaces.

We run two Kura Reo Rāngai Tūmatanui wānanga a year, the next taking place from 4 – 7 May, 2026.  The cost is $800 (excluding GST) and takes place at Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori offices in Wellington.

This kaupapa aims to:

  • Foster the everyday use of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori within the public service.
  • Provide a platform for inter-agency collaboration and professional development through te ao Māori.
  • Support the revitalisation of te reo Māori by equipping kaimahi with tools to lead and sustain language use in their organisations.
  • Embed Te Āti Awa kawa and tikanga to uphold cultural integrity throughout the experience.
  • Kura Reo Rāngai Tūmatanui is more than a wānanga – it’s a movement to normalise te reo Māori in the public sector, empowering kaimahi to be confident, connected, and culturally grounded in their mahi.

Registrations are now closed. To join the waitlist, email [email protected]