A note on names: Te Aka Reo (this site) is a free, independent learning platform built by Poole Software. It is a different project from Te Aka Māori Dictionary (Moorfield), one of the resources linked below — worth knowing so you find the right one.
Dictionaries & Reference
Te Aka Māori DictionaryComprehensive online Māori-English dictionary with example sentences and grammar notes.
maoridictionary.co.nz →
maoridictionary.co.nz →
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo MāoriThe Māori Language Commission — official guidance, resources, and language planning.
tetaurawhiri.govt.nz →
tetaurawhiri.govt.nz →
Learning & Immersion
Te Kōhanga Reo National TrustMāori-language early childhood immersion — find a kōhanga reo near you.
kohanga.ac.nz →
kohanga.ac.nz →
Te Whanake / Te AtaarangiCommunity-based te reo Māori learning approaches used across Aotearoa.
teataarangi.org.nz →
teataarangi.org.nz →
Keep Exploring on Te Aka Reo
- Browse all 33 topic categories — 555 words and phrases across everyday themes.
- Whakataukī — Māori proverbs, meanings, and context.
- Kīwaha — common idioms and everyday expressions.
- Sentence Builder — build and hear your own sentences.
Missing Something?
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