Rongo vs Spinal Hub

When you start learning te reo Māori, fear of mispronunciation can be one of the greatest barriers to you actually speaking it. Rongo gives you an opportunity to practice in a private space without the pressure and fear of being judged or annoying or offending people. Rongo is best for beginner speakers of te reo Māori as a tool to support their language learning journey. Intermediate and proficient speakers might still find it useful to see if they have formed any ‘bad habits’ along the way. In the houses of learning of long ago, students would sit in the darkness while the tohunga (expert) would recite lines of genealogy that spanned many generations. The students would learn by focussing on the words, retaining that knowledge and practice by reciting it themselves. Rongo aims to recreate this experience.By stripping away the written word, you must focus on the sounds of the language and work towards reproducing them, without being influenced by what you have read and, therefore, your existing bank of sound knowledge Like the whakatauākī of the late Te Wharehuia Milroy, a champion and master of te reo Māori, “Whakahokia te reo mai i te mata o te pene, ki te mata o te arero,' (Bring the language back from the tip of the pen to the tip of the tongue). To reach this goal of speaking te reo Māori, not reading or writing, Rongo can help overcome the barrier that fear of mispronunciation can create. This can be a difficult process or method, but with patience and mindfulness you will master the sounds while also growing your confidence. You will receive real-time feedback and be prompted to repeat and practice the words and phrases to improve your pronunciation. With over 230 phrases across 24 levels, you will master basic sounds and move to more complex sound combinations. We encourage you to find a quiet, comfortable space to practice. For example, lie down on the couch with the phone resting on your chest and close your eyes. Or find that quiet spot in your garden, anywhere you feel relaxed. With Rongo, you can just focus on yourself, your learning, your journey. Mā te rongo ka mōhio, mā te mōhio ka mārama, mā te mārama ka mātau, mā te mātau ka ora! Through listening comes awareness; through awareness comes understanding; through understanding comes knowledge; through knowledge comes life and well being. If you are an organisation that is interested in a customised experience and an app that uses words and phrases that are tailored to your industry, please feel free to contact us: awhina@rongo.app

Spinal Hub is built specifically for people living with spinal cord injury. Everything you need to manage your health, stay informed, and connect with your community — in one place. HEALTH & WELLNESS TOOLS • Pressure Relief Timer — timed reminders to shift weight and prevent pressure injuries • Vitals Log — track blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen, and temperature • Pain Journal — log pain levels and locations over time • Hydration Tracker — monitor daily fluid intake with a personalised goal • Medication Tracker — manage your medications and set reminders • Skin Check Log — record and monitor skin condition at common pressure sites • Morning & Evening Routine — guided daily care checklists • Appointment Scheduler — save upcoming appointments with calendar sync SAFETY & EMERGENCY • Autonomic Dysreflexia Emergency Guide — step-by-step AD response, warning signs, common triggers, and a one-tap call to emergency services • Emergency Medical Card — store your key medical info for first responders • Emergency Contacts — quick access to your most important contacts WHEELCHAIRS & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY • Browse manual, power, sports, specialty, and airline wheelchairs from leading brands • Explore assistive technology including alternative mice, adaptive devices, and more • Tap through to product pages to compare and purchase STAY INFORMED • SCI News — latest spinal cord injury research and breakthroughs from around the world • Live Clinical Trials — active trials recruiting SCI participants globally, updated in real time SUPPORT & RESOURCES • SCI Medications — information on common medications used by SCI patients • NZ Spinal Trust — peer support and resources • CCS Disability Action — funding and advocacy information • Spinal Rehab Units — contact details for NZ rehab centres • Mental Health Resources — crisis lines and wellbeing support • Back on Track — the NZ Spinal Trust recovery guide • Mobility Taxis — accessible taxi listings across New Zealand • Accessible Transport Map — find accessible routes near you • Carer Companies — NZ carer and support provider directory COMMUNITY • Community Chat — connect with others living with SCI • Care Preferences — a quick-reference profile your carers can access Spinal Hub is designed with accessibility in mind, supports dark mode, and stores your personal health data privately on your device.