Kōkiri vs Tairongo

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

Tairongo includes commonly used Māori words and phrases, basic greetings and resources to understand Māori culture, customs and protocols. Tairongo includes helpful tips such as preparing for a pōwhiri and how to create your own mihimihi. The app has audio guides to help with Māori words, phrases and songs. The app includes information on Manatū Aorere Trade partnership with Māori, Embassy locations, and the titles of each Group and Division to help staff understand more about our shared cultural heritage and further express the Manatū Aorere vision, purpose and values. FEATURES 1. Synchronised narration in te reo Māori 2. Swipe to Read or Touch to Hear 3. Create your own pepeha This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com