Dr Ruakere Hond and respected voices in te ao Māori lead this guided programme.

Reo Kōrero and He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki deliver Let's Talk Tikanga in partnership. We operate from Taranaki and provide livestream access to businesses across Aotearoa.

2026/2027 Intensive Masterclasses

We adapted our upcoming Let's Talk Tikanga programme to meet business demand with two half-day intensive masterclasses. The cost remains the same as for our two-hour workshops.

We recommend attending both masterclasses. Every session for Let's Talk Tikanga provides new material and perspectives while giving you the space to build whanaungatanga, network, and apply what you have learnt alongside other professionals.

Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 1.00pm - 5.30pm | Language Planning

Dr Ruakere Hond leads this half-day intensive workshop. He and his team guide you step-by-step through creating a language plan for your organisation. You leave with a bespoke plan, kupu and activities to normalise te reo Māori in your business, workplace or group immediately. We recommend attending with colleagues so you can build the plan together.

Location: Toiitū Te Huatahi (Toi Foundation Community Hub) Access via Davidson Street, New Plymouth
Cost: $150 (+GST) per person

Wednesday 3 February 2027 | 1.00pm - 5.30pm | Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Professor Peter Adds will lead a deep dive into Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Over this half-day intensive workshop he will unpack the differences between the texts of Te Tiriti, the historical context of its signing, and the enduring impact of those differences today.

Location: Toiitū Te Huatahi (Toi Foundation Community Hub) Access via Davidson Street, New Plymouth
Cost: $150 (+GST)

Regional Business Partner Network Funding
The Regional Business Partner Network offers up to 75% funding for eligible businesses. Visit the RBP portal to arrange an adviser meeting and determine your qualification status before registering for these workshops.

Let's Talk Tikanga Six-Part Series Returns Late 2027
Our signature six-part monthly lunchtime series resumes in late 2027. Even if you have joined us before, you will discover new voices, gain fresh insights into tikanga and te ao Māori, and find more opportunities to network and build whanaungatanga.

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Session Summaries

Te Reo Māori | Explore practical strategies to revitalise te reo and build everyday use within your business.
Whanaungatanga | Strengthen relationships with staff, clients, iwi, hapū, and the wider community through a deeper understanding of this tikanga.
Manaakitanga | Grow your knowledge of this core value to embed care, respect, and wellbeing into your workplace.
Tapu & Noa | Understand the 'why' behind everyday tikanga, from not sitting on tables to the importance of karakia and sharing kai.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Explore the texts, history, and ongoing impact of Te Tiriti, and discover how it shapes modern partnerships today.
Rangatiratanga | Discover Māori leadership values and how they might strengthen your own professional approach.

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