Cultureflow Tutor Profiles

Pomare Sidney ~ Hawkes Bay Tutor

Tēnā koutou ngā manu houhare e ngākau nui nei ki to tātou reo Māori. He uri tēnei no Ngāti Porou, a, Ko Pomare Sidney tōku ingoa. I have recently completed a BA Māori and a graduate's diploma in teaching (secondary) and am currently teaching in Hawke's Bay.

I am passionate about all aspects of te reo Maori me ona tikanga and really enjoy teaching, learning and most of all being with others who have a passion for such a beautiful language. My future aspirations are to pass on what knowledge I have to our younger generation and others who are willing to learn and lastly to ensure we all recognise the importance of our language, ko te reo kia tika, kia rere, kia Māori.

Sara Tairi ~ Wellington Tutor

Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Maungatautari te maunga, Ko Waikato te awa, Ko Ngāti Raukawa te iwi, Ko Ngāti Koroki o Kahukura te hapū. Ko Sara Tairi tōku ingoa.

I am currently completing post-graduate studies in Management at Victoria University of Wellington. Learning te reo me ōna tikanga has been a life long passion of mine and teaching te reo me ōna tikanga is a fulfilling and enjoyable career. I strive to ensure that my teaching style is interactive, informative and inclusive. Not only to I enjoy teaching others, but I also enjoy learning from others and finding ways to continously improve my delivery of te reo me ōna tikanga.

Hinekura Hollis ~ Auckland Tutor

"Tena ra koutou, ko Takitimu te waka, ko Haumie te maunga, ko Waipaoa te awa, ko Te Aitanga a Mahaki te iwi, ko Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Rongowhakaata me Whakatoohea etahi atu o oku iwi. Ko Hinekura Hollis tenei e mihi atu nei.

Kia ora my name is Hinekura Hollis, I am currently studying towards my Honours in Psychology as well as working. I am interested in many things that involve getting out there and enjoying what life has to offer! I love teaching Te Reo me ona Tikanga because I am passionate about it and its relevance to today's world.

I am also aware that if you want something to become general knowledge, then you've got to put in the effort for it to get into every nook and cranny of society! And that's what I'm here for! I am based in the Auckland region."

Emma Gardiner – Wellington Tutor

Nga mihi nunui kia koutou e whai ana i te reo Maori. Ko Ngati Ruanui, Ko Nga Ruahine Rangi nga iwi. Ko Emma Gardiner toku ingoa.

I am completing my final semester undertaking a Bachelor of Design majoring in Digital Media and a Bachelor of Arts in Te Reo Maori and Maori studies. I have also studied under Te Ataarangi.

I am passionate about new and innovative ways in which Te Reo Maori education can be delivered. I believe that the successful attainment of Te Reo Maori can be achieved through highlighting the relevance of Te Reo me ona Tikanga in all contexts of society.

Rangihurihia McDonald ~ Waikato Tutor

Academic History: 4th year at Waikato Uni. Currently Studying a B.A Hons in Te Reo Mäori, supporting subject being Tikanga Mäori. Plan to do Masters next year.

INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Te Reo Māori! Ngä tikanga Māori katoa - Kapahaka, music, Netball, Waka. WAITOMO! Family and friends

WHY I LIKE TEACHING TE REO: Tku reo, töku ohooho, töku reo töku whakakai mārihi! Te Reo Māori is my passion! I love being surrounded by Te Reo, no matter what level the speakers are! As well as helping them, I feel teaching Te Reo helps me gain a better understanding of the language, and its technicalities.

It will be awesome when Te Reo Māori is not only being spoken on the marae, or in the classroom, but when it becomes a nationwide means of communication.

Kia kaha tonu tätou ki te körero Māori!!