# Kia Mataara

> Kia Mataara (iPhone/iPad app by KIWA International Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kia-mataara/id1347781196 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KIWA International Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/336728313)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 123 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kia-mataara/id1347781196/reviews.md

## What is Kia Mataara?

Kia Mataara is an educational resource for wider whānau to learn basic te reo Maori and protocol to support their day to day mahi (work).

Interactive features within the app include pronunciation of Māori words, maps with Māori names and iwi groups, values and principles, mihimihi/pepeha (introductions), ngā mihi (greetings), poroporoaki (farewells), whakataukī (proverbs), and waiata (songs).

One of the app’s key features is that it allows users to input their own personal information to create a customised pepeha. Everyone will find this resource particularly helpful when leading, or being part of discussions that involve the Māori community.

FEATURES

* Synchronised narration
* Tap to hear pronunciation of te reo Māori words
* Record your own narration
* Create your own pepeha
* Export your pepeha and more activities to whānau and friends

The app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com

NEED HELP?
Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2022-03-31

* Updated content
* Now with quiz module!
* Other minor fixes

### 1.02 — 2020-08-06

Resupplied with improvements for a better overall user experience.

### 1.01 — 2018-03-10

External link to Marae introduction video

### 1.0 — 2018-03-05

No release notes.

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