Testimonials
Testimonials — Why Schools Love Te Reo Māori & Treaty Classroom Resources by Wai Ako
Hear how teachers and principals across Aotearoa are using Wai Ako to teach te reo Māori, Aotearoa New Zealand histories, and the Treaty of Waitangi with confidence.
Wai Ako is trusted by primary schools nationwide to deliver easy, engaging, curriculum‑aligned lessons — helping teachers feel confident and students stay engaged. Here’s what schools say about our classroom‑ready resources:
“Wai Ako has worked wonders for teacher confidence.”
“We love using Wai Ako, we started with the junior school, but the seniors have seen what a difference it has made to our classes, so we will subscribe for the whole school in 2019. The songs are so clear, simple and relate brilliantly to building knowledge and daily use of te reo. The lessons are very easy to follow and link so well to the curriculum objectives. Wai Ako has worked wonders for teacher confidence across the school and we totally recommend it to others!”
— Leslee Allen, Principal, Kaurihohore School
“A superb innovation in teaching te reo.”
“We are working hard to develop our programmes and culture around teaching te reo and Wai Ako breaks down some of the barriers our teachers face. It is a superb innovation in the area of teaching te reo.”
— Gary O’Brien, Principal, Torbay School
(See Torbay School on Kea Kids News using Wai Ako for a student‑led learning pilot.)
Teachers on the ground say…
Sherwood School teachers shared how Wai Ako is making a difference in their classrooms:
“This programme has really helped me feel much more confident helping the students read Māori words. It is helpful to be able to revisit previous lessons if I feel I need extra support.”
"The kids love the songs and always have fun.”
“The repetitive phrases are great and there’s no pressure — we can move at our own pace and repeat as needed.”
“The children are far more engaged learning te reo this way. They get the correct pronunciation and enjoy the format. Definitely a far easier way to teach te reo.”
“It’s provided a fun and easy way for the kids and teachers to extend their te reo.”
“Super easy to use and engaging — my use and knowledge of te reo has improved greatly alongside the children’s.”