The library and council websites are chock full of information on Māori history and culture. The problem was how to engage kids and lead them to that information. A world that they can explore and learn at their own pace was created. There is a quiz to test their knowledge, word pronunciations, videos, matching word games and it's fully bilingual to support Te Reo. Teachers use this resource to guide classroom learning. This project has seen several major content additions added over time and updates to keep the technology up-to-date. The last update saw the online version rewritten in javascript and HTML5 using the phaser framework. It’s available online, on the iTunes store, and on Google Play store.
Opening screen for the app
Meet Taua Atawhai and get invited in!
Explore treasures and watch the creation video inside the whare
Dictionary and pronunciation guide
Explore and take a quiz inside the Wharenui
Test your knowledge of words found within the world
Learn about weaving with Aunty Kewa