Takawiniwini
A digital library of 250 pukapuka tamariki — written and illustrated for our own kids, narrated kindly, and now in many kura across Aotearoa. Sit down on the verandah, on the couch, or under the puriri tree — and read together.
Six levels. Hundreds of books
Choose the reading level that fits your tamaiti — every level opens on its own page so they can stay focused.
01Level 1
Gentle first pukapuka for tamariki dipping in.
02Level 2
A small step up — slightly more on every page.
03Level 3
Pukapuka with a little more shape and story.
04Level 4
Fuller pukapuka with characters and feelings.
05Level 5
Longer reads to sit with for a while.
06Level 6
The biggest pukapuka on the shelf.
Many books include audio narration — tamariki can listen as they follow along.
Many books include English translations alongside the Ngāpuhi reo.
Print-ready activity sheets for many titles — perfect for kura and kāinga.
For whānau. For kura
Bedtime reading, in the reo of your tūpuna
Snuggle up. Pick a book, press play on the narration where there is one, and read aloud together. The kupu sink in even when nobody's testing.
A daily reading resource for every classroom
Used in kura kaupapa, kohanga reo and mainstream classrooms with reo programmes. Project a book, print the worksheet, run a guided-reading group — every day, in te reo.
Takawiniwini is included in every membership
One Māori Minute membership unlocks all 250 books — plus the Ako course, Kōwhao Rau, Te NGz, Pene Rākau, Tākaro and everything else.
- All 250 Takawiniwini books
- All 300 Ako lessons
- Every other Māori Minute resource
- Free 7-day trial · cancel any time
250 books, waiting
A whole tamariki library in te reo o Ngāpuhi. Start your 7-day free trial today — cancel any time.