He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people!
Kia tipu, kia whanake, kia ora
Grow, develop and thrive
Our Vision & Mission
Ko te whakaū, ko te whakatō, ko te titi i Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga ki roto, ki ngā tāngata e hiakai ana ki Te Reo Māori me tōna ao, kia tū pakari, kia tū kaha te ākonga ki roto i ngā horopaki Māori me ngā kaupapa Māori o te wā.
At Te Kōpū, we believe in nurturing your growth, guiding your development, and celebrating your success. As you deepen your understanding of Te Reo Māori and its customs, you’ll find yourself thriving in both the Māori and Western worlds. Together, we’ll cultivate a journey of learning that empowers you to move confidently through every aspect of life.
Ko tōku reo, ko tōku ohooho
My language is my awakening
Our Approach
Ko Te Kōpū Māori te wāhi e tīmata ai te mahi waihanga i te tangata ā tinana, ā hinengaro, ā wairua, ā whatumanawa, ā, he tika anō kia kī ai mātou ko tēnei te kōpū e tīmata ai te mahi waihanga i tō ao Māori, e whakakahatia ana te ākonga ki te reo, ngā tikanga me ngā mātauranga Māori.
We at Te Kōpū Māori look back to our ancestral teachings, taking a Māori world view approach to learning and speaking Te Reo Māori to gain a deeper understanding of tikanga Māori. We start with the basics and build a strong foundation in all aspects of your reo journey and Māori knowledge.
Te Whare Ako
The house of learning
Our Principles of Learning
He Whare Kōrero
This is a dedicated space for speaking and learning the Māori language and tikanga, where conversations and teachings flow freely.
He Whare Māori
Here, we delve into and explore topics related to the wider Māori world and its various spaces, broadening our understanding and connection.
He Whare Whakatairanga
An engaging and dynamic space where learning is interactive and inspiring, fostering a vibrant environment where everyone feels involved and motivated.
Jamal Peeni
Founder & Facilitator
Ngāpuhi / Ngāti Hine
Ko Mōtatau te maunga
Ko Taumārere te awa
Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua te waka
Ko Te Orewai, Ngāti Popoto, Te Tarawa ngā hapū
Ko Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine ngā iwi
Jamal was raised in Te Taitokerau, and his journey took him beyond to pursue Te Reo Māori me onā Tikanga, not only for his own enrichment but also to give back to his people. After dedicating the past six years lecturing in full immersion Te Reo Māori at Te Wānanga Takiura o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa, he has returned home with a strong desire to serve his community.
As an engaging and passionate teacher, Jamal strives to create a unique and dynamic learning environment where students feel inspired and supported. He believes in making the learning of Te Reo Māori an interactive and enjoyable experience, helping students connect deeply with the language and culture. He believes that when learning is enjoyable, it becomes more meaningful and memorable. Jamal’s mission is to uplift and support the growth of Te Reo and cultural knowledge within the North and across the wider world.