Ko wai mātou?
Based in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland, Rauora Reo is a Māori-owned business dedicated to revitalising te reo Māori and making appropriate use of traditional customs.
Both of our directors have backgrounds in education and are descendants of Māori discend.
As educators we offer a range of services including high-quality lessons, effective strategies and resources that help make implementing everyday te reo Māori enjoyable and simple.
Manutahi Gray
Rauora Reo co-director
Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāpuhi
Education is Manutahi's real passion. Helping people persevere through their journey of discovering their own reo Māori. He Understands that we are all teachers for the next generation and it is our job to fill our own kete with matauranga which we can then pass down with pride to our tamariki. The greatest outcome one can have from starting their journey into discovering Te Ao Māori is being able to answer the age-old pātai of ‘Ko wai koe?’.
As an educator, Manutahi's passion lies in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all. He believes that when individuals are taught based on their unique needs and strengths, they feel more confident and empowered to succeed in learning
His role as Co-Director at Rauora Reo, is primarily focused around crafting customised lessons that cater to their clients' specific requirements and preferences, while also providing comprehensive guidance through Te Ao Māori in a step-by-step manner."
Now, Manutahi works is the most diverse city in Aotearoa, Auckland city where Rauora Reo operates.
Rauhoto Isaacs
Rauora Reo co-director
Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngai Tūhoe, Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Raukawa
Rauhoto is passionate and committed to the revitalisation of te reo Māori. She was raised in Taupō in a bilingual household by her kuia who was the sole carrier of te reo Māori in her family. Rauhoto is an advocate of bilingualism and is dedicated to making Aotearoa a country where te reo Māori is normalised in all spaces.
Rauhoto is an experienced educator with experiences in both Māori and mainstream education. Studying at The University Of Auckland graduating with her degree in education specialising in te reo Māori, her dream is to live in a bilingual Aotearoa where her future children can thrive in te ao Māori
Her role as co-director at Rauora Reo is centred around driving the business mission and providing customers with culturally appropriate programmes and enriching learning experiences.
Rauora Reo was born out of love for Te Reo Māori and a desire to share the richness of te ao Māori.
