Kōkiri vs Eke Tangaroa

Kōkiri is an educational resource for Ministry of Justice staff and whānau to help them begin their journey to learn some important aspects of te reo Māori. The app includes information on te reo Māori (the Māori language), tikanga (customs), mātāpono me ngā ūaratanga (principles and values), karakia (prayers/affirmation) and waiata (songs), to help staff understand more about our unique and shared cultural heritage. Kōkiri will assist staff to build confidence, knowledge and capability to work effectively with Māori in their role. One of the app’s key features is that it allows staff to input their own personal information to create a customised pepeha. Ministry of Justice staff will find this resource particularly helpful when leading, or being part of discussions that involve the Māori community. FEATURES * Swipe-to-Read™ * All words in te reo Māori are Touch-to-Hear * All words 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

Tēnā koe! Nau mai, haere mai ki Eke Tangaroa! This app is to support your learning of te reo Māori and lift our collective understanding of te ao Māori. Police commitment to te reo Māori, tikanga Māori is anchored in our organisation value of commitment to Māori and the treaty. As an organisation, we all strive to deliver a service that best reflects all our communities and is responsive and inclusive to their needs. We’ve included information on te reo Māori (the Māori language), tikanga (customs), whakataukī (proverbs) and waiata (songs), to help you understand more about our unique and shared cultural heritage. However, please note that some protocols differ from place to place. We hope that you enjoy using this app and it increases your knowledge and confidence within a Māori context, thereby increasing your comfort and effectiveness with Māori and the wider community. Mauri ora!