# Te Ara Whānui — A guide to Tauranga Moana

> A guide to Tauranga Moana (iPhone/iPad app by KIWA International Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/te-ara-whanui/id6463694314 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KIWA International Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/336728313)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 137 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/te-ara-whanui/id6463694314/reviews.md

## What is Te Ara Whānui?

Embark on a journey into Te Ao Māori with the Te Ara Whānui app. Immerse yourself in Tauranga Moana's rich history, language, and customs. Explore significant sites through interactive maps, create your pepeha, and engage with waiata and karakia. Elevate your cultural understanding with Swipe-to-Read™ narration, phonetic pronunciation, and recording features. Developed by Tauranga City Council and Tourism Bay of Plenty, this app is your key to embracing Tauranga Moana culture.
   
FEATURES  
1. Synchronised narration in te reo Māori and English
2. Swipe to read or Touch to hear
3. Record your own narration
4. Create your own pepeha
5. Export pages, images and audio to colleagues, friends or social media
6. Enhance your cultural competency with innovative narration and phonetic features
7. Learn waiata and karakia
8. Discover Tauranga Moana's heritage through interactive maps

This 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 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2024-08-30

Updated image to the "Things to see and do, Uniquely Tauranga II" section.

### 1.3.2 — 2024-08-15

New image added to the top of the "Things to see and do".

### 1.3.1 — 2024-08-14

Minor updates to imagery and content.

### 1.3 — 2024-04-30

New imagery.

### 1.2 — 2024-02-08

Updated text and minor UI edits

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