Best He Taonga Apps & Games

He Kupu i Kore

by Ministry of Education

Free

Learn Māori vocabulary and sentence construction through interactive word creation and sentence building. This educational game offers a unique way to engage with the Māori language.

Māori - Ka Piki

Learn Te Reo

Free

Enhance your te reo Māori vocabulary and comprehension with visual aids for sentence structure and grammar. Daily practice is made easy and engaging, fitting seamlessly into your routine.

Te Pou Herenga - Portrait Ed.

by KIWA International Ltd

Free

Learn and practice Māori greetings, proverbs, and songs. Record yourself to perfect pronunciation and explore cultural values. Features interactive elements like video demonstrations and customizable narration.

Kia ora te reo Maori

by Peter Akuhata

Free

Learn basic Māori phrases and pronunciation for everyday conversations and sports contexts. This app is designed for beginners to start speaking simple greetings and common words in a fun and engaging way.

Te Kākano Puāwai

by Ministry for Primary Industries of New Zealand

Free

This interactive mobile application serves as a Māori engagement and training resource. It offers a wealth of knowledge to enhance cultural competence and facilitate meaningful incorporation of Māori interests into work. Users can explore unique content, learn about identity and heritage, and practice essential Māori phrases and songs.

Mahau

Cultural app

Free

Learn te reo Māori with this app, focusing on dialects from Wellington's mana whenua iwi. Features synchronized narration, interactive learning, and the ability to record your own voice. Supports learning at work, school, or home.

Ngā Atua Māori - Book 2: Te Wehenga o Ranginui rāua ko Papatūānuku/The Separation of Ranginui & Papatūānuku

by KIWA International Ltd

Free

Explore the Māori creation myth of the separation of Ranginui and Papatūānuku through an interactive graphic novella. Features synchronized English and te reo Māori narration, with options to read along or listen at your own pace.

Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4: Tāne me Ngā Kete O Te Wānanga/Tāne and the Baskets of Knowledge

by Kiwa Digital Limited

Free

Explore the Māori creation myth of Tāne and his quest for knowledge. This graphic novella offers narration in both English and te reo Māori, with interactive features to enhance learning.

Kia Mārama

by Kiwa Digital Limited

Free

Learn te reo Māori and fundamental aspects of Māori culture. This app provides resources on language, customs, introductions, proverbs, and songs to build your confidence and capability in working with Māori communities.

Ngā Atua Māori - Book 1

Te Orokotīmatanga o te Ao

Free

Explore the Māori creation story through an interactive graphic novella. Features synchronized text and audio in English and te reo Māori, with options for read-to-me or read-it-myself modes. Learn about cultural differences and ancient myths in a contemporary format.