Puna Ako
Education
Welcome to Puna Ako, a well spring of learning Māori language and protocols.
- Downloads
- 1K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Feb 27
- 2026 · v1.6
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About Puna Ako
Welcome to Puna Ako, a well spring of learning Māori language and protocols.
This app has been developed for Treasury staff and clients who are keen to increase their confidence and knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori to assist them in their daily work.
Interactive features within the app include pronunciation of Māori words, maps with Māori names and iwi groups, values (Ngā Mātāpono), and principles, mihimihi/pepeha (introductions), ngā mihi (greetings), poroporoaki (farewells), whakataukī (proverbs), and waiata (songs).
One of the app’s key features is that it allows staff to input their own personal information to create a customised pepeha. Treasury staff will find this resource particularly helpful when leading, or being part of discussions that involve Māori communities.
FEATURES
* Swipe-to-Read™
* All word in te reo Māori are Touch-to-Hear™
* Read-to-me and read-it-myself options
Customise the book:
* record your narration
This digital book contains narration in English.
NEED HELP?
Contact us: [email protected]
KIWA is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in new digital formats that deepen engagement and understanding.
Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com.
This app has been developed for Treasury staff and clients who are keen to increase their confidence and knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori to assist them in their daily work.
Interactive features within the app include pronunciation of Māori words, maps with Māori names and iwi groups, values (Ngā Mātāpono), and principles, mihimihi/pepeha (introductions), ngā mihi (greetings), poroporoaki (farewells), whakataukī (proverbs), and waiata (songs).
One of the app’s key features is that it allows staff to input their own personal information to create a customised pepeha. Treasury staff will find this resource particularly helpful when leading, or being part of discussions that involve Māori communities.
FEATURES
* Swipe-to-Read™
* All word in te reo Māori are Touch-to-Hear™
* Read-to-me and read-it-myself options
Customise the book:
* record your narration
This digital book contains narration in English.
NEED HELP?
Contact us: [email protected]
KIWA is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in new digital formats that deepen engagement and understanding.
Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com.
What’s new
Version 1.6 · Updated February 27, 2026
Mandatory compatibility update for the latest operating systems and devices.
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