Hurae White, Director of Te Hua Kawariki Charitable Trust, introduces Te Mōhiohio Oro, an innovative tool designed to support learners in Māori medium education settings. Part of a new suite of aromatawai tools, Te Mōhiohio Oro aligns with Te Ara Tohu, Rangaranga Reo ā-Tā, and the updated wāhanga ako, Te Reo Rangatira.
This tool is specifically designed for learners after approximately 20 weeks of immersion and focuses on developing phonological and phonemic awareness. It has been developed by specialists in immersion education, tested in kura, and is now starting to be implemented across the motu to help support the next generation of Te Reo Māori learners.
Hurae is a Māori medium educator of Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Pikiao and Ngāi Tahu descent. He is dedicated to advancing Māori language education and has contributed to various educational initiatives aimed at enhancing te reo Māori teaching. His leadership emphasises cultural values, community involvement, and empowering educators.
