Te Ako Rau is a free, online mentoring programme for grassroots Māori collectives (rōpū) to shape or consolidate their Rangahau, Research, Pūtaiao (Science), Auaha (Innovation) or Hangarau (Technology) initiatives. Each hōtaka (programme) provides an opportunity for whānau Māori to learn in a safe space, level up and connect with mātanga who can assist them to strengthen their kaupapa.
Upcoming Hōtaka
Upcoming Hōtaka
What is involved?
Each hōtaka involves six 90-minute wānanga each week for six weeks. These are held online, on Monday evenings from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Wānanga are subject to change slightly as we tailor each hōtaka to the needs of rōpū. During these wānanga, rōpū will receive mentoring on:
Tailor-made rauemi (resources) for each hōtaka
Are we eligible for Te Ako Rau?
Te Ako Rau is suitable for anyone seeking to grow their knowledge and build capability to develop their kaupapa. You can apply as an individual or a rōpū (group of 2 or more people) if you would like more of your collective, whānau or hapori to come along as well. Some examples of those who have joined us before, are:
If you are still unsure about whether this is the right fit for you, check out our Understanding the RRSIT sector rauemi which unpacks the kinds of mahi we support, or contact us in the form below.
What do you need from us?
Te Ako Rau is free to attend, so we only require an investment of your time. We ask that you and your rōpū members commit to attending all wānanga within your control. You can have multiple people under the same collective to support one another throughout the hōtaka, even if you all have separate kaupapa.
Our Facilitators
Our Facilitators
Ngāruahine,
Taranaki,
Tāngahoe,
Te Pakakohi,
Ngāti Ruanui,
Te Arawa, Hāmoa
Patina Edwards
Ngāruahine,
Taranaki,
Tāngahoe,
Te Pakakohi,
Ngāti Ruanui,
Te Arawa,
Hāmoa, Tonga
Hinerangi Edwards
What happens after the programme?
Te Ako Rau+ is a follow-on support package that aims to keep the momentum after the mentoring programme finishes. Valued at $3,500, this package supports and accelerates Te Ako Rau rōpū to achieve their next 1-2 steps.
Past participant feedback about Te Ako Rau:
“The best thing was that it set up a possible pathway for us to move forward, both in terms of action but also with confidence.“
“It is a great opportunity to be connected with people who share similar goals and values; the kaupapa of the sessions is really useful and the presenters are great.“
“Very valuable experience that enabled me to re-visit and strengthen some areas and gain clarity of direction for development.“
“Having presenters who were well grounded in their own initiatives and well experienced in working within te ao Māori was really valuable.“
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Te Ako Rau | Mentoring programme – The online wānanga will be recorded and portions of them may be shared online; for example, presentations by mātanga joining the sessions. Session recordings may also be shared among the registered rōpū (collectives).
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