NAU MAI KI TE WHANAKE. WELCOME TO TE WHANAKE. Te Whanake is a set of textbooks, study guides, CDs, teachers' manuals and a dictionary for learning and teaching Maori language. This website also provides access to a further range of associated free online resources for independent learning and interaction. These online resources support the four core textbooks and study guides of the Maori language programme.
Resources
Information about each of the textbooks, study guides, CDs, teachers' manuals and the bilingual Maori dictionary of the Te Whanake series. Online purchases can be made from this website.more
Animations
Online modules of animated movies and activities that complement the Te Whanake textbooks for learning Maori. Currently there are 15 modules complementing the first textbook.more
Podcasts
Online activities of the Te Whanake textbooks for playback on Microsoft Windows and Apple computers, television or portable media devices including iPods and 3G phones.more
TV
Streamed television programmes for developing listening comprehension skills. Also includes explanations of language and culture. Resources to complement Te Whanake. more
Forums
A place where you can discuss topics related to the Maori language and the resources available. Either Maori or English can be used.more
Maori Dictionary
An enhanced online bilingual dictionary that includes encyclopaedic entries, idioms and grammatical explanations. It is indexed to the Te Whanake Maori language series.more
Toku Reo
Online activities for further practice for each episode of Toku Reo, the television series for beginners of Maori language.more
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17 June 2010 - Te Reo Māori dictionary application for iPhone and iPod Touch
The dictionary as an application for iPhone and iPod Touch devices now available to download. The app. is called Te Reo Māori. This means that users with the app. are able to use the dictionary anywhere without the need to be online. The content of the new application is similar to the online version.
http://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/id377136638?mt=8
7 June 2010 - John Moorfield awarded Queen's Service Order
News Flash - John Moorfield has just been awarded a Queen's Service Order in the Queen's Birthday honours list for his services to Māori language. It's great to see him being recognised for his life long dedication to te reo. Congratulations John from all of us involved with the Te Whanake series.
