About Korero Tupuna Trust

Mou i te kō, mou i te ‘ere, kia pūkuru ō vaevae, ‘ē kia mokorā ō kakī!
Hold on to the tools and knowledge handed to you by your ancestors tools to prepare you for the future.

Korero Tupuna Trust is an educational organization based in New Zealand. Led by Mama Teremoana Hodges, a renowned teacher and educator of the Cook Islands Maori language, the trust aims to provide educational tools and a meeting place for beginners, learners, and teachers of the language. Our mission is to revitalize the Cook Islands Maori language by bringing together scattered resources available online and in communities in both New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Our website caters to new learners, individuals seeking simple resources, and teachers in need of materials. We offer a range of courses, from beginner to advanced levels, designed to help learners of all ages and backgrounds. Join us today and start your journey towards fluency in Cook Islands Maori!

Our Vision

To grow and develop educational opportunities through the promotion of Cook Islands Languages and Culture. To empower and support individuals, families and Enua Groups through language programmes to promote self-identity and wellbeing

Ko ai matou? Who are we?

We are a group of Cook Islands people who are very driven to learn our languages. We are also keen for future generations to keep the learning momentum going which starts in the home.

Teremoana Maua-Hodges

Chairperson

Rarotonga/Atiu

Ngamira Hodges-Warren

Treasurer

Rarotonga/Atiu

Korero Tupuna Trust

About Korero Tupuna Trust

Mou i te kō, mou i te ‘ere, kia pūkuru ō vaevae, ‘ē kia mokorā ō kakī!​ Hold on to the tools and knowledge handed to you by your ancestors tools to prepare you for the future.

Our Vision

To grow and develop educational opportunities through the promotion of Cook Islands Languages and Culture. To empower and support individuals, families and Enua Groups through language programmes to promote self-identity and wellbeing​

Ko ai matou? Who are we?​

We are a group of Cook Islands people who are very driven to learn our languages. We are also keen for future generations to keep the learning momentum going which starts in the home.​