Te Kura Whakapakari

This wānanga is designed especially for Rangitāne uri who are at a beginner–intermediate level, along with their whānau, ensuring our learning reflects our stories, our reo, our waiata, and the way we do things as Rangitāne o Wairau.

We also warmly welcome members of our wider hapori who wish to learn alongside us and support our kaupapa in a safe, relaxed, and encouraging environment.

Throughout the week, you can expect a mix of fun, engaging, and hands-on learning, including:

• Learning and practising our Rangitāne waiata
• Kēmu and interactive activities to strengthen your reo in a relaxed, enjoyable way
• Creative reo-based tasks, designed to help you grow your reo

We’ll be using the Rāpata Wiri Five‑Step Teaching Method, which supports confident learning through repetition, practice, and gentle correction:

1. Me whakaatu – Show the sentence.
2. Me whakahua tika – Say the sentence correctly.
3. Me āta whakamārama – Carefully explain the structure.
4. Me whakaharatau – Practise the sentence pattern using different examples (at least three times).
5. Me whakamāori tika – Translate the pattern correctly into Māori, with supportive correction as needed.

This wānanga is all about ako, whakawhanaungatanga, and having fun together, a safe, encouraging space where everyone can grow their reo, connect with each other, and celebrate being part of Rangitāne.

• Rangitāne Iwi Member: $40
• Adult: $150
• Rangatahi (16-24yrs): $75

Registrations are essential and will close at 4pm on Tuesday, 7 April.

• Monday will begin with a pōwhiri at Ūkaipō at 8:00am.
• If you live outside of the rohe, please ensure you arrange travel early.
• Noho is available at Tuamātene (first‑in, first‑served basis).
• Classes will be held at Ūkaipō and Grovetown School.
• Late registrations will not be accepted

Below are some images from previous Kura Reo, and a video.

If you have any pātai, or wish to discuss this wānanga, please contact the office

[email protected] | Telephone (03) 578 6180

Ko tōku reo tōku ohooho (My language is my awakening)
Ko tōku reo tōku māpihi maurea (My language is the window to my soul)

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Ūkaipō - Rangitāne Cultural Centre, 1 Fell Street, Blenheim, New Zealand

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