Te reo Māori, embedded across your organisation.
From a single content check to a full language partnership, we work with New Zealand organisations that are serious about using te reo Māori well, not just occasionally, and not just when it’s required.
01 — BEFORE YOU PUBLISH
Fast-turnaround checks for high-visibility moments.
When something is about to go public, you need it to be right. These services are designed for speed and precision, ideal for comms teams, executives, and content leads working to deadlines.
TRANSLATION
Translation and Language Review
Completed by a specialist Māori linguist and reviewed by a second translator and interpreter, checking accuracy, consistency, macron use, and integrity before anything reaches your audience.
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From $1.10/word
Single linguist
Website copy, staff communications, reports, and general corporate content. Delivered with macron and consistency checks included.
Minimum engagement $450 + GST.
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From $1.60/word
Translator & reviewer
Reports, policy, high-visibility campaigns, and content where accuracy is non-negotiable. Two specialists, one authoritative output.
Minimum engagement $585 + GST.
CONTENT REVIEW
Review Before You Publish
A line-by-line language check for a specific piece — Annual Report, website copy, press release, campaign, or staff communication — before it goes live. You receive corrections, explanations, and recommendations.
From $450+ GST
Scoped by document length and complexity. Turnaround from 3 working days.
02 — PEOPLE AND PRESENCE
For individuals and teams who represent your organisation publicly.
CEOs, spokespeople, and senior leaders carry your organisation’s language reputation every time they speak. These services address that directly.
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Pronunciation Audit for Leaders
For senior leaders, spokespeople, or board chairs who use Māori in speeches, AGMs, media appearances, or public meetings. We review recordings or work live, identifying mispronunciations and hesitation points, and deliver a personalised guide with audio reference.
$800–$1,200 + GST
Includes written guide and audio reference file.
PRESENCE AND DELIVERY
Karakia and Introductions
For professionals preparing for a specific visibility moment such as opening a meeting with karakia or delivering an introduction at an event. We work through your exact context, shape language that fits your role, and leave you with a personalised guide and pronunciation reference you can return to.
$750 + GST
Per session, up to 3 participants. Hosted for 90 minutes via Teams.
03 — EMBEDDING AND SYSTEMS
Built for organisations that want language to stick.
After a course or initial engagement, these services help your organisation move from learning to practice, giving your people the tools and resources to use te reo Māori consistently and independently.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Staff Onboarding Language Kit
A bespoke, ready-to-use resource set for organisations onboarding new staff into their Māori language expectations — covering karakia, introductions, place names, internal terminology, and pronunciation guides. Delivered as a polished digital resource your People team can pick up and use from day one.
From $2,500 + GST
Scoped to your organisation’s context and immediate needs.
BRAND LANGUAGE
Māori Brand Language Guide
A tailored 14–18 page guide that defines how your organisation uses te reo Māori. Includes voice and tone, key terminology, bilingual style, macron guidance, and practical examples your team can apply across every channel. A single source of truth for consistent, credible language use.
From $10,000 + GST
Scoped at discovery.
04 — ONGOING PARTNERSHIP
For organisations that want a language partner, not just a provider.
Our highest-value engagement model. Reserved for organisations that are serious about sustained, high-quality Māori language use, and want expert support available throughout the year.
RETAINER
Annual Language Partner Retainer
A structured annual engagement for ongoing translation, content review, advisory questions, and language check-ins. A set number of hours per month, available to your comms, marketing, HR, and leadership teams as needed. Consistent support with one trusted point of contact. Minimum 12-month term.
From $9,600/yr + GST
($800/month). Scoped to hours and team size.
ADVISORY
Advisory and Project Support
Support for language-related projects across communications, customer content, internal resources, campaigns, and organisational initiatives. We help clarify what “good” looks like for your context and deliver practical outputs your team can act on. Suited to organisations with a defined project scope.
From $5,000 + GST
Scoped at discovery.
Not sure which service fits your situation?
A 30-minute conversation is all it takes to point you in the right direction. Join a discussion facilitated by Ella Sargent.
A few practical details to support your decision and help you begin with clarity. If you have a question that is not covered here, you are welcome to reach out, and we will point you in the right direction.
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Manawa Māori works best with organisations that come with genuine intent and a real desire to build something lasting. Our approach is always empowering and supportive, and we do our best work alongside people and organisations who meet us in that same spirit. If you’re looking for a tick-box solution, we’re likely not the right fit. If you want te reo Māori to become a natural, credible part of how your organisation communicates, we’d like to talk.
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It depends on scope, but as a guide: Communication Reviews turn around in 3–5 working days. Translation projects are scoped at enquiry and typically delivered within 5–10 working days, depending on word count and complexity. Courses are scheduled by cohort. For larger projects like a Brand Language Guide or Staff Onboarding Kit, we confirm a timeline at discovery before anything is confirmed.
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For translation and review work, a final or near-final version of your document and a word count are enough to get a quote. For coaching and advisory work, a brief description of your context and what you’re trying to achieve. For courses, your approximate team size and preferred timing. We keep the intake process straightforward, and no lengthy briefs are required before a first conversation.
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Yes. We work regularly with government-adjacent agencies, health organisations, local councils, and publicly funded bodies. We understand procurement processes, can provide quotes in the format your organisation requires, and are experienced working within the timelines and approval structures common in the public sector.
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Absolutely, and most organisations do. A Communication Review or Karakia and Introductions session is a natural first engagement. It gives your team direct experience of how we work before committing to a course or longer-term partnership.
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We accommodate rush turnarounds where capacity allows. Rush rates apply for translation and review work requested outside standard timeframes. If something is time-critical, please mention it in your enquiry, and we'll confirm availability and timeline before you commit.
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Most of our Service Suite is designed for organisational clients. However, the Karakia and Introductions session and the Pronunciation Audit for Leaders are both available to individuals booking independently, particularly useful for professionals who want personal coaching outside of a workplace course.