Tai Ako vs Ruru

Tēnā koe! Nau mai, haere mai! Welcome to DIA's Māori cultural app Tai Ako. Ako means "to learn" or "to teach" which represents the reciprocal nature of these concepts. Tai means “tides” and reflects the tides of learning that we all go through, each of us starting at different levels. We’ve created this app to be an effective resource and rallying point to support you in learning more about important aspects of Māori culture under the mantle of Te Tari Taiwhenua - The Department of Internal Affairs. At Te Tari Taiwhenua, our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous, respected nation. Through doing so, it’s our aim to help make Aotearoa New Zealand better for New Zealanders. We’ve included information on te reo Māori, tikanga and waiata, to help you understand more about our unique and shared cultural heritage. However, please note that some protocols differ from place to place. This app aims to increase your knowledge and confidence within a Māori context. It is a tool to give you insight into the Māori world and use in your everyday mahi. FEATURES * Swipe-to-Read™ * All word in te reo Māori are Touch-to-Hear * All word in te reo Māori are Touch-to-Spell * Read-to-me and read-it-myself options * Record your narration * Create a customised pepeha NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com

We have developed Ruru as a rich resource to help grow our collective knowledge and confidence to work effectively with Māori. Our Purpose Kia toitū te haumi hei hua mā ngā tāngata katoa o Aotearoa. Sustainable investment delivering strong returns for all New Zealanders. Our Vision Mā te Kotahi-ā-kapa, mā te kounga-ā-haumi, ka tino eke ki tua. An inclusive team creating a better future through investment. FEATURES 1. Synchronised narration in te reo Māori 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. Waiata with interactive audio This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com