Christchurch City Libraries and council websites had a wealth of Māori history and culture to share — but needed a more engaging way to connect tamariki with that knowledge.
The result? A bilingual digital world that children can explore at their own pace. It includes interactive quizzes, word-matching games, audio pronunciation, videos, and more.
It's used in schools and classrooms across New Zealand.
It’s available online , as well as 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

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