# Mahau — Cultural app

> Te reo Māori language learning app with regional dialects and interactive features. (iPhone/iPad app by Wellington City Council.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahau/id1641809742 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wellington City Council](https://appshunter.io/developer/575017734)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 167 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahau/id1641809742/reviews.md

## What is Mahau?

Welcome to Mahau, our te reo Māori language app for Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington. 

Mahau refers to this section of the whare as an entrance, and that's what this app is all about – it's designed to help you enter the house of te reo Māori. Use Mahau at work or school, in your home or café and give te reo Māori a go!
What makes Mahau special is that you can learn the dialects of our mana whenua iwi, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 

Ngā mihi nui for helping to make Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington a bilingual capital city by 2040! 

FEATURES 

Synchronised narration in standard te reo Māori and 2 dialects, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Taranaki Whānui
Swipe to read or touch to hear
Record your own narration
Create your own pepeha
Export pages, images, and audio to colleagues, friends or social media
Maps
Tutorials
Watch informative videos

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


NEED HELP?
Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com

## Key features

- Synchronized narration in standard and regional dialects
- Swipe to read or touch to hear
- Record your own narration
- Create custom pepeha
- Export content to social media
- Informative videos and maps

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahau/id1641809742/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dialects 👍🏽

*2022-09-28*

Great idea to have three different dialects.

## Frequently asked questions about Mahau

### What dialects of te reo Māori does Mahau teach?

Mahau teaches the standard te reo Māori, along with two specific dialects: Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira, which are the dialects of the mana whenua iwi of Wellington.

### Can I practice speaking with Mahau?

Yes, Mahau allows you to record your own narration, providing an opportunity to practice your pronunciation and speaking skills with the synchronized narration.

### What devices can I use Mahau on?

Mahau is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering flexibility for learning on the go.

### How often is Mahau updated?

The app was last updated on April 1, 2026, indicating ongoing development and support from the developer.

### What is the age rating for Mahau?

Mahau has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and families interested in cultural education.

### Can I share content from Mahau?

Yes, Mahau allows you to export pages, images, and audio to share with colleagues, friends, or on social media platforms.

### Does Mahau have ads?

No, Mahau is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for users.

### Where can I get help with Mahau?

If you need assistance with Mahau, you can contact the support team via email at support@kiwadigital.com.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2026-04-01

New content.

### 1.5 — 2023-09-05

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.4 — 2023-03-08

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.3 — 2022-10-20

Updated captions on video.

### 1.2 — 2022-10-14

Updated video (with captions) and other enhancements.

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