Tēnei te tira hou, tēnei haramai nei!
Established in 2026, Te Tira Hou Solutions is a Māori-led consultancy providing cultural advisory, professional learning, and tailored programmes within but not exclusive to Horowhenua-Manwatū and Rangitāne. We nurture confidence through welcoming, relationship-based learning grounded in tikanga, kawa, and mātauranga Māori.
What we provide
We offer specialised cultural learning and advisory designed for ece/Kōhanga Reo schools, educators, and organisational teams across Horowhenua-Manawatū and Rangitāne. Every initiative is customised to your collective goals and current confidence levels.
Te reo, mihimihi me te waiata
Practical learning environments covering foundational language, personal introductions, and waiata for everyday confidence.
Tikanga/Kawa
Deepen understanding of the local histories, identities, values, and kawa specific surrounding Hapū and Iwi of our Region.
Marae-based learning
Immersive experiences on local marae covering pōwhiri processes, karanga, whaikōrero foundations, and customs.
Kura and cluster PLD
Culturally responsive professional learning and local curriculum integration across individual schools and whole clusters.
Nau mai haeremai.
Based in Horowhenua-Manawatū, Te Tira Hou Solutions believes meaningful growth happens through authentic relationships. We create warm, safe, and supportive settings where participants can ask questions, engage deeply, and grow with confidence. Whether you are stepping onto a marae for the first time or embedding a Māoritanga, Kōtahitanga into your curriculum, we walk beside you every step of the way.
“E kore au e ngaro, he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea.”
“I shall never be lost, for I am a seed sown from Rangiātea.”
Strengthening culturally responsive practice
From advisory on leadership policies and pou tikanga to rotating school cluster workshops, our work helps communities and kura build long-lasting cultural competence grounded in mātauranga Māori.
"The guidance in local tikanga and kawa gave our entire teaching staff the confidence to engage authentically with whānau and manawhenua."
Primary school principal
"Our staff loved the pōwhiri workshop. It demystified the process in an inclusive and encouraging environment that put everyone at ease."
Community organisation leader
"The cluster programme allowed our schools to share resources, learn collaboratively, and ground our local curriculum in genuine Raukawatanga."
Kāhui ako lead
Tūwhitia te hopo! Mairangatia te angitū!
Discover how kura, organisations, and community leaders across our region are fostering cultural responsiveness and revitalising te reo Māori through tailored programmes.
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Get in touch
Contact our team:
Email: info@tetirahousolutions.com
Region: Horowhenua-Manawatū
Area of service: Raukawa ki te Tonga