# Hautū — Māori cultural app

> Māori cultural intelligence app for professional and governance engagement. (iPhone/iPad app by THE INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS IN NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hautu/id1623477673 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [THE INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS IN NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432367697)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 105 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hautu/id1623477673/reviews.md

## What is Hautū?

Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei taupānga ahurea.

Welcome to the new Hautū cultural intelligence for the Institute of Directors. 

This app is designed to help you engage with te Ao Māori, the Māori world, in the workplace and in your governance activities.

Hautū features
-	Synchronised narration in te reo Māori 
-	Tap to hear pronunciation of te reo Māori words
-	Record your own narration
-	Create your own pepeha 
-	Print your own pepeha page
-	Export pages, images and audio to colleagues and friends 
Hautū was developed by The Institute of Directors, New Zealand's professional body for the governance community. For more https://www.iod.org.nz

The app was produced by world-leading Cultural Creative Agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com

NEED HELP?
Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com

## Key features

- Synchronized te reo Māori narration
- Te reo Māori pronunciation guide
- Record custom narration
- Create personal pepeha
- Printable pepeha page
- Export content to colleagues

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hautu/id1623477673/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Broken?

*2022-07-29*

A good start, with lots of great starting points for improving your te reo.

Sadly, the Pepeha doesn’t work. The app crashes on attempting to input any characters in the fields provided.

Hopefully the developers can fix quickly and resubmit without the bug!

## Frequently asked questions about Hautū

### What is Hautū?

Hautū is a cultural intelligence app designed to help users engage with te Ao Māori, the Māori world, in professional and governance contexts. It was developed by The Institute of Directors, New Zealand.

### What are the key learning features of Hautū?

Hautū offers synchronized narration in te reo Māori, the ability to tap for pronunciation of Māori words, and tools to record your own narration and create your personal pepeha.

### Can I share content from Hautū?

Yes, Hautū allows you to export pages, images, and audio to share with colleagues and friends. You can also print your own pepeha page.

### What devices is Hautū available on?

Hautū is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Hautū updated?

The latest version of Hautū is 1.0.7, and it was last updated on March 22, 2024. Updates aim to improve functionality and content.

### What is the age rating for Hautū?

Hautū has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about Māori culture.

### Does Hautū have ads?

No, Hautū does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on delivering educational content without interruptions.

### Where can I get help with Hautū?

If you need assistance with Hautū, you can contact the support team at support@kiwadigital.com. Further information about the app's developers can be found on their respective websites.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2024-03-22

Updated Karakia.

### 1.0.6 — 2023-07-28

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.5 — 2023-07-27

Minor bug fix.

### 1.0.4 — 2023-02-28

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2022-08-12

Minor bug fixes.

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