"Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei".
"Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei".
E Pao, Tōrea – Māori Business and Innovation invites senior ākonga to explore entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership through the lens of te ao Māori. Designed for NCEA Level 2 learners, this unit centres on innovation as a balance between ambition and responsibility, grounded in the whakataukī “Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.”
Through themes such as enterprise, leadership, problem-solving, and innovation, ākonga strengthen their ability to communicate ideas, express opinions, and propose solutions using increasingly flexible and purposeful language across a range of contexts.
Learning moves beyond supported language into more strategic and persuasive kōrero, where students justify ideas, respond to feedback, and present concepts with clarity and confidence. As fluency develops, ākonga recognise that innovation is most powerful when grounded in tikanga Māori values such as manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, and whanaungatanga, using te reo Māori as a tool to lead, create, and contribute meaningfully to their communities and future pathways.
Achievement Objectives
Whāinga Paetae
By the end of Level 7, ākonga can communicate with confidence in familiar and some less familiar te reo Māori contexts, sharing ideas, plans, and opinions with increasing fluency.
🌱 LEVEL 6
6.2 communicate about problems and solutions
6.3 communicate about immediate plans, hopes, wishes and intentions
🌱 LEVEL 7
7.3 express and respond to approval and disapproval, agreement and disagreement
7.4 offer and respond to information and opinions, giving reasons
learning outcomes
Putanga Ako
The learning outcomes describe what ākonga will be able to demonstrate by the end of the unit. They focus on communicative competence, cultural participation, confidence, and relational growth, ensuring learning extends beyond language recall to meaningful application.
Use te reo Māori to communicate ideas, plans, and innovative solutions
Analyse problems and propose business or community-focused responses
Express and justify opinions in persuasive contexts
Present ideas clearly for different audiences and purposes
Engage in collaborative kōrero to develop and refine ideas
Apply tikanga Māori values such as manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga
Explore Māori enterprise and innovation in contemporary contexts
Build confidence using reo Māori in leadership and enterprise settings
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Assessments
This unit supports ākonga to meet NCEA Level 2 portfolio requirements through a balanced set of listening, speaking, and writing contexts grounded in Māori business and innovation.
Across the unit, ākonga engage with kaupapa that require them to analyse ideas, communicate solutions, and express opinions with increasing confidence. They develop the ability to understand spoken reo Māori, present persuasive arguments, and communicate effectively in more formal contexts.
Contexts are authentic, relevant to ākonga experience, and designed to support progression toward Merit and Excellence while maintaining cultural integrity.
Ākonga complete one portfolio piece for each standard to achieve the three NCEA Level 2 internal standards. Additional evidence can be generated through other class kaupapa or completed using an additional Poutawa Level 2 unit package.
AS91288 | WAIHANGA TUHINGA AUAHA, I TE REO O TE AO TOROTORO: Ākonga write a review in te reo Māori of a Māori business, evaluating how Māori values and perspectives are reflected in its practices, and expressing informed opinions about its impact and effectiveness.
AS91285 | KŌRERO KIA WHAKAMAHI I TE REO O TE AO TOROTORO: Ākonga prepare and deliver a persuasive presentation in te reo Māori to promote an innovative product or service, communicating ideas with clarity, purpose, and reasoned argument.
AS91284 | WHAKARONGO KIA MŌHIO KI TE REO O TE AO TOROTORO: Ākonga listen to a spoken te reo Māori text about the Māori economy and demonstrate understanding by identifying key ideas, perspectives, and implications.
what's included
Ngā Hua o Roto
Designed as a pick-up-and-teach package, this resource supports kaiako to deliver high-quality, kaupapa-rich te reo Māori learning with confidence, clarity, and minimal preparation.
📋 MĀHERE AKO – FULL UNIT PLAN
A unit plan centred on innovation, enterprise, and Māori business perspectives.
📚 LESSON SLIDES & SEQUENCING
Structured lessons that develop persuasive language and strategic thinking.
🎯 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE MODES
Balanced development to support presenting ideas and communicating solutions.
🧩 INTERACTIVE & CONVERSATIONAL TASKS
Collaborative and creative tasks focused on pitching, problem-solving, and innovation.
📊 NCEA-ALIGNED ASSESSMENT TASKS & RUBRICS
Clear criteria supporting persuasive and analytical communication.
📝 EVALUATION & REFLECTION TOOLS
Reflection tools supporting idea development and evaluation.
