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Te Tau a Rere brand

Te Tau ā Rere – Māori Earth Knowledge™ is a global learning initiative sharing centuries of ancestral wisdom through nature-informed online education.

Our courses are grounded in Māori knowledge, connecting learners to purpose, innovation, and sustainable change — guided by the interconnected rhythms of sky, sea, and land. Steeped in Indigenous worldview, the teachings offer universal relevance. 

Transforming our Future, Guided by Nature

Ancestral wisdom meets innovation,  purpose  and transformation—connecting to sky, sea and land.

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Start with the Why?

Te Kawa o Ngā Atua: A Trilogy of Leadership

At the heart of Te Tau ā Rere is Te Kawa o Ngā Atua—a comprehensive leadership framework grounded in Māori Earth Knowledge. It’s a trilogy of educational courses that guides learners through the realms of Ranginui (sky), Tangoroa (sea), and Papatūānuku (land), helping you align with collective values, spiritual connection, and sustainable leadership. 

Our Courses

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The Sky

Te Rerenga ā Kuaka
Kawa: Collective Vision

COURSE 1

Embodying Collective Vision and Leadership.  Gain the foresight to lead with purpose—rise to the heavens with the Kuaka (Godwit) and see the horizon of collective vision.

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The Sea

Te Kāhui Tangaroa
Tikanga: Collective Values 

COURSE 2

Lead with integrity and balance—immerse yourself in the currents of collective values, guided by the wisdom of whales.

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The Land

Te Kauri Tūtahi
Kaupapa: Collective Purpose

COURSE 3

Embodying collective endeavour and sheltering leadership. Stand strong like the kauri-deeply rooted in values, unwavering in adversity and extending your leadership to protect, nurture and uplift those around you.

Reserve Your Place Today

The teachings of Te Tau ā Rere are offered as part of a structured online learning journey, delivered with care, integrity, and deep respect for the knowledge shared.

We are opening registrations soon.  Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality, supported learning experience.

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What Grounds Us

More than a course--this is a journey that expands your horizons and deepens your connection with the natural world. These courses invite learners worldwide to reconnect with sky, sea and land, and their own deeper sense of purpose.

Guided by Ancient Wisdom

Our learning journeys begin with the natural world. Drawing on centuries of Māori wisdom, we offer more than theory — we offer guidance for living well, leading well, and relating well in today’s world.

Learning That Transforms

Each course is designed to uplift mana (inner strength and dignity), restore balance, and nurture well-being — blending ancestral insight with modern relevance. This is holistic, values-driven learning at its core.

Story as Foundation: Pūrākau & Whakataukī

You’ll learn through the power of ancestral storytelling — not case studies.  Through pūrākau (ancestral stories) and whakataukī (Māori proverbs), timeless teachings are woven into every course inviting you into a new way of seeing and being.

People-Centered: Tikanga driven

Learning with us is guided by tikanga (customs and ethics) and whakapapa (relational lineage). Our kaupapa respects community, interconnection, and collective uplift — because learning should nourish people and place together.

Inspired by the Teachings

Te Tau ā Rere foundations run deep. These reflections come from past students of Dr Curtis Bristowe — co-founder and educator — who have journeyed with him in related learning spaces grounded in Māori earth knowledge.

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