Language Categories 2009

1. Language Planning | 2. Kura Reo ā-Iwi | 3. Language Resources 4. Events / Promotion | 5. Wānanga Reo | 6. Information Communication Technology (ICT)| 7. Language Programmes & Classes

1. Language Planning

This category focuses on the development of a Māori language plan for iwi, hapū, marae, whānau or the local community. The plan will:

• include a stock take/survey of target groups language ability
• be based on a series of consultation hui with the target group
• include long and short term goals with objectives and targets that can be measured
• include an action plan detailing what needs to happen to achieve those targets and goals
• a process for implementing and monitoring progress

Go here to download the two language planning resources:

• Kia Ora ai te Reo Māori – Planning for Māori Language Regeneration
• Te Reo Māori i Tō Hapori – Community Māori Language Profiles

2. Kura Reo-ā-Iwi

These are iwi based total immersion reo Māori wānanga targeting intermediate to proficient speakers of te reo Māori.

The programme should be designed around local histories that will strengthen traditional domains such as whaikōrero and karanga of that iwi or region. A minimum of one week in duration.

3. Language Resources

These projects focus on the development and distribution (free-of-charge or at low cost) of language resources such as books, games, puzzles, videos/cds/ dvds, etc. These resources must be developed for the home, marae or community and not for schools:

• must identify a need
• may be targeted at any language level
• may support promotion of local stories and dialects
• must demonstrate a level of community engagement
• must not be produced primarily for commercial gain
• must be trialed at the prototype stage with the target user group

4. Events/Promotion

These are reo Māori concerts, festivals, games night, speech competitions, Māori language club activities. They focus on increasing Māori language speaking domains and opportunities to use te reo Māori. These projects:

• must be delivered in a total immersion or bilingual environment
• must not be held primarily for commercial gain

5. Wānanga Reo

Wānanga Reo projects are community, and usually marae based (i.e. noho marae). These projects:

• must be facilitated in an immersion or bilingual teaching environment
• may be for any language level
• may be one-off or a series
• may range from one day through to a weekend wānanga
• may be delivered in a ‘block’ or ‘blocks’ as opposed to regular classes
• may be focused on a specific language kaupapa (e.g. karanga, whaikōrero etc)

If you intend using the Te Ātaarangi programme then one reference must come from Te Komiti Matua o Te Ātaarangi and a Te Ātaarangi kaiako must be used.

6. Information Communication Technology (ICT)

These projects focus on the promotion and development of te reo Māori through the development of ICT applications (e.g. websites, software). These projects:

• should be designed to be easily accessible to Māori homes and community users at no or low cost
• must not be produced primarily for commercial gain

7. Language Programmes & Classes

These are community based language programmes for any level of language proficiency. They usually consist of a number of classes delivered over a defined period with predetermined content.

If you intend using the Te Ātaarangi programme then one reference must come from Te Komiti Matua o Te Ātaarangi and a Te Ātaarangi kaiako must be used.

More Information

For further information please contact a Mā Te Reo Project Advisor
on 0800 MA TE REO (628 373),
or email mtr@tetaurawhiri.govt.nz