Resources with Māori language ❘ Māori language resources in the collection

In the vibrant academic landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand, various initiatives are underway to promote learning and research in a unique and enriching way.

One such initiative is the bi-lingual collection of resources, Ngā rākau. This comprehensive resource covers a multitude of topics, including Pollination and seed dispersal, Tree leaves, Classifying and identifying plants, and more, all presented in both te reo Māori and English. The resources are extensively illustrated with images and diagrams to aid understanding.

At Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington, the focus extends beyond traditional academic boundaries. The university hosts a wide range of physics experiments, conducted both in te reo Māori and English, providing a culturally immersive learning experience.

In the realm of cultural preservation, Rangi Te Kanawa plays a significant role. As the overseer of the largest museum collection of Māori textiles at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Te Kanawa's work is centred on preserving precious dyed harakeke garments. Notably, Te Kanawa also oversees a project known as Pare 5168, a painstaking rebuild of a pare (lintel) that once adorned Auckland War Memorial Museum's carving collection.

A suite of resources, Monitoring birds and citizen science, has been developed to help kaiako (educators) and tauira (students) immerse themselves in learning about birdlife in our environment. This initiative encourages active participation and contributes to the broader understanding of our ecological systems.

The Science Learning Hub team has curated a collection of resources related to opportunities for using te reo Māori. This collection aims to foster a more inclusive and culturally rich learning environment, aligning with the broader goals of promoting diversity and inclusivity in education.

However, it is worth noting that the organization responsible for the development of resources in te reo Māori could not be explicitly identified in the provided search results. Furthermore, no specific te reo Māori resources offered by such an organization were identified in the given information.

Lastly, the star compass (kāpehu whetū) is another fascinating aspect of Aotearoa's cultural heritage. This tool shows where the stars will rise and set on the celestial equator, slightly different for our horizon here. It also shows some stars as they align with their houses, providing a unique way to connect with the cosmos and our ancestral knowledge.