Kia ora tātou katoa. Te reo Māori (the Māori language) is fast becoming an integral part of daily conversation in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand. With the widespread increase in people wanting to learn the language for various reasons, it can be challenging to find qualified language teachers and trusted information to meet this demand.

e-Tipu e-Reo: Māori Language Education Service aims to fill this need by teaching te reo as a second or additional language, enabling basic to proficient communication across various social contexts.

I have been researching te reo Māori for over 15 years and specialise in general and applied linguistics, with a specific focus on grammar and linguistic theories in descriptions of both Māori and English for pedagogical purposes.