Vanessa Faiva, Kaiarahi Matua/Senior Adviser
Te Tari Taiwhenua/ Department of Internal Affairs

In brief: “From preparation to delivery, we had an excellent experience with Manawataki. Our kaimahi were impressed how Manawataki made online learning interactive, fun and engaging throughout the 8-week programme.”

Manawataki services engaged:

Te Reo, Tikanga, Te Ao Maori online course for 8 weeks(tailored to meet our organisation needs and desired outcomes).

Organisational needs:

As Public Servants we have a responsibility to support the Māori Language Act 2013 and Maihi Karauna to contribute to the revitalisation of Te Reo Māori, enhance our effectiveness and provide better public services to Māori customers, clients and stakeholders and Crown-iwi relations.

Outcomes:

Increased use of Te Reo in day to day conversation and emails and at team hui.

What impressed you?

Content, delivery, efficiency, professionalism. “Communication and planning with Manatawaki was seamless.”

Highlights:

Learning material was easy to follow and very interactive considering it was delivered via online; tutors very knowledgeable in Te Reo and Te Ao Māori.