Kupu
He taonga te reo — Language is a treasure. Explore te reo Māori words together with your tamariki!
Kia Ako Tātou i Ēnei Kupu
Welcome to our Kupu (Words) section. Here you will find a growing collection of te reo Māori vocabulary to learn and practice at home with your tamariki. Explore colours, animals, numbers, the body and so much more — strengthening our beautiful language together every day.
Ngā Kupu o Te Wiki — Words of the Week
Ngā Kaupeka Kupu
Explore words by category — colours, numbers, family, nature and more!
He Tohutohu — Tips for Learning
Practice a new kupu each day at breakfast or dinner. Make it part of your family routine — consistency is key to language learning!
Label objects around the house in te reo Māori. Sticky notes on the tēpu (table), matapihi (window), and tatau (door) are a great start!
Sing the words! Combining kupu with waiata helps tamariki remember vocabulary in a fun and joyful way. Visit our Waiata page for songs to sing together.