# Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara

> Interactive educational app about environmental stewardship and Māori culture. (iPhone/iPad app by Ministry of Education.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaitiakitanga-i-te-au-warawara/id1533915392 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ministry of Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/507340102)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaitiakitanga-i-te-au-warawara/id1533915392/reviews.md

## What is Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara?

This resource was produced through the Ministry’s Te Aho Ngārahu fund designed to create new and innovative te reo Māori localised curriculum resources for the classroom in Māori medium and English medium education.

The app describes the history, current state and future of the Au Warawara, and is designed to stimulate the thinking and actions of tauira as kaitiaki of the Au Warawara.

Te Rarawa Anga Mua have been given this opportunity to share their stories with their local ākonga, kaiako whānau and hapū iwi and the rest of New Zealand. The key messages are how the environment sustains us and how we look after it determines how our future generations will be able to experience it, giving them a virtual glimpse of the future.

Interactivity has been used to create an immersive experience with an animated image-rich narrative and includes links to related Virtual Reality experiences. 
Learning objectives to be drawn out, as explained in the integrated learning resource, relate strongly to ancestral knowledge and kaitiakitanga. 
Notes for kaiako that are accessible inside the app include support on curriculum links, learning activities, a list of further information and resources available, and references. 
The app has interactive features designed to improve engagement and understanding:
•	Narration in te reo Māori perfectly synchronised with interactive text with Swipe to Read, Tap to Spell and Read aloud functions. 
•	Further narration in te reo Māori in story style to sit back and listen to.
•	Subordinate narration and text in English that can be toggled to access
•	A record yourself function enables readers to record their own or whānau narration, and overlay it in the app.

## Key features

- Animated image-rich narrative
- Te reo Māori narration with synchronized text
- Swipe to Read and Tap to Spell functions
- Record yourself narration feature
- Links to Virtual Reality experiences
- Integrated learning resource for educators

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaitiakitanga-i-te-au-warawara/id1533915392/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Wonderfull

*2021-08-31*

Wonderfull App. J.A.Hayes

## Frequently asked questions about Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara

### What is Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara about?

Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara is an educational app that explores the history, current state, and future of the Au Warawara. It aims to inspire tauira (students) to become kaitiaki (guardians) of the environment and learn about ancestral knowledge.

### What learning features does Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara offer?

The app features an animated, image-rich narrative with te reo Māori narration synchronized with interactive text. It includes 'Swipe to Read', 'Tap to Spell', and 'Read aloud' functions, as well as a 'record yourself' feature for personalized narration.

### Is Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara suitable for educators?

Yes, the app includes notes for kaiako (teachers) with support on curriculum links, learning activities, and further resources. It is designed to be an integrated learning resource for the classroom.

### What languages are available in Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara?

The primary narration is in te reo Māori, synchronized with interactive text. Subordinate narration and text in English are also available and can be toggled on or off.

### Does Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara have ads?

No, Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara does not contain advertisements. It is a free resource produced through the Ministry’s Te Aho Ngārahu fund.

### What devices can I use Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara on?

Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara updated?

The app was last updated on November 16, 2022, with version 1.2. Future updates may be released to enhance content or functionality.

### What is the age rating for Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara?

Kaitiakitanga I te au warawara has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-11-16

Updated UI.

### 1.1 — 2021-01-28

updated descriptions and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2020-12-04

No release notes.

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