ORA: A digital home for te reo Māori

Our values

  • RESPECT

  • RESPONSIBILITY

  • HARDWORK

  • EXCELLENCE

Tuterangiwhiu

Grant-Cairns

PGDip (Māori), NZCATT, Masters Student - final year (Māori)

Translator & interpreter c/o 

The New Zealand Māori Language Commission & The New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters

Tuterangiwhiu is an experienced Cultural Consultant who specialises in adult online delivery. He teaches in both public and private settings, using digital platforms to make te reo accessible, flexible, and engaging for adult learners across Aotearoa.

Learn about our services

  • Our most comprehensive subscription, designed for those who want to fast-track their fluency in te reo Māori. The Platinum plan provides a fully immersive experience with:

    • Five classes per week, including:

      • Everyday Reo – practical Māori for daily use

      • Structured Reo – systematic language development

      • Specialty Class (e.g., whaikōrero) – focused skill-building

      • Whānau Space – a space dedicated to whakawhanaungatanga

      • One private session per week with Tuterangiwhiu

    • Instant access to our 24/7 self-paced online te reo Māori course

    • Membership in our exclusive Facebook community

    • VIP access to a private Facebook Messenger group

    • Exclusive opportunity to purchase ORA-branded apparel (not available elsewhere)

    The Platinum plan is the fastest way to achieve fluency, offering high-level engagement, structured learning, and personal guidance.

  • Already learning te reo Māori? We’re here to back you up.

    Whether you're enrolled in a beginner class or tackling advanced assessments, we offer personalised tautoko (support) to help you truly understand your mahi. From breaking down tricky assignments to unpacking complex grammar, we’re your go-to for extra guidance outside of the classroom.

    Assessment Support for Students

    Struggling to make sense of your assessment?

    Unsure about what your kaiako is asking for?

    Need help translating or clarifying your mahi?

    We’ll walk you through it — step by step, at your pace, in a way that makes sense to you.

    Support for Kaiako and Kura

    We also support kura and kaiako by providing expert assistance with marking reo Māori assessments. With experience across a range of education levels, we ensure your assessments are marked with accuracy, integrity, and cultural understanding.

    Creative + Professional Reo Services

    Our expertise goes beyond the classroom.

    We proudly work with:

    Media companies – translating documentaries, films, and series for Māori Television and other networks

    Musicians – translating waiata and refining lyrics for artists and performers

    Government agencies – providing voiceovers, subtitles, and content translation to ensure meaningful, culturally grounded communication

    Content creators and organisations – bringing authenticity and mana to reo Māori storytelling across all platforms

    Whether it’s screen, stage, or strategy — we help bring te reo Māori to life.

A guided journey back to culture, identity, and language

At ORA, we understand that learning te reo Māori is often just one part of a much deeper journey. Many of our Platinum members come to us feeling unsure of who they are, where they belong, or how to begin reconnecting with their culture. Some carry feelings of guilt, disconnection, or shame.

The Platinum Membership exists to support people in this space. It’s a high-level, guided reconnection pathway — not just to language, but to self, culture, and belonging.

With a focus on delivering a clear, simple, and efficient experience, and grounded in our internal standards of Respect, Responsibility, Hard Work and Excellence, we walk alongside you every step of the way.

What’s Included in the Platinum Membership

1. Reconnection to Land and Identity

Many of our members are Māori living in urban settings or overseas, with limited knowledge of their ancestry or connection to home. We begin here — offering weekly private sessions to help you explore your background, understand where you come from, and start to develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging.

2. Reconnection to Cultural Knowledge

Before language can be meaningfully learned, cultural understanding must be in place. For members who are still building confidence in their Māori identity, we provide tailored support to explore tikanga, values, and cultural frameworks — helping you feel grounded, proud, and ready.

3. Reconnection to Language

When you’re ready, we begin your reo journey. You’ll gain access to our full digital learning platform, private coaching, and structured lesson modules that move at your pace. As a Platinum member, you’ll also join our weekly live group Zoom classes, where you can engage in real-time learning, ask questions, and receive immediate support from our experienced kaiako.

4. Reconnection to People and Community

You’ll become part of a connected, supportive community that values growth, honesty, and encouragement. This includes access to our private Messenger group, where Platinum members can kōrero, ask for help, and stay motivated in real-time. You’ll also be invited into our wider Facebook community page — a space for shared wins, inspiration, and continued support outside of class hours.

This is not just a course. It’s a commitment to reconnection.

Whether you’re beginning your journey, starting again, or needing a deeper level of support — Platinum offers a culturally safe and professionally guided space to rebuild, relearn, and reclaim.