"I have absolutely loved the programme ( ka wani kē ) and will definitely be working on cementing what I have learned. I have approached my Principal and asked if I can please hold a workshop once a fortnight for all staff that wish to learn basic Te Reo or build their confidence in this beautiful language. She had approved and I already have 4 people who are keen to join me. I see this as a way to reinforce the learning I have received from your wonderful team. Please pass on my special gratitude to Kimo and to Rangimārie for their wonderful leading. I look forward to getting together at the end of the year and hopefully going further next year with you should you be successful in securing a contract with the Ministry. "

"I just wanted to wish Kauru success in gaining a contract for the national rollout. The short time we had in kanohi ki te kanohi classes was great, and I loved that format. I particularly enjoyed having Keelan as my kaiako, he was encouraging, supportive and has an awesome sense of humour which made learning fun and risk-taking easier. " Ngā mihi nui, noho ora mai Rachel

"Ka rawe Kauru team, Tino pai mō mahi ki a koutou! Many thanks for this course, and I was really impressed with how you were able to pivot over lockdown. Personally I really thrived with the recorded lessons and interactives, being able to revisit and revise were very powerful and enabled me to learn the reo in a deeper way. Please give congrats to all the people involved"

"Tēnā koe, I would like to acknowledge everyone on the Kāuru team, Your work in managing the changing situations, the lack of face to face tuition and the need to extend the pre class material by adding pre-recorded lessons and then provide the opportunity to voice any concerns and questions was amazing. The lessons were effective and valuable. We all appreciated the way our suggestions for improvements were taken on board and acted upon. Thank you for all the work that went into it. Not only was the course interesting and informative I can actually see an improvement in my pronunciation and I have learnt a lot! Not enough to be confident and I know there is of so much more to absorb and learn. I am disappointed to hear there will be no second class this year. I was very keen to continue with the course. I would be keen to put my name forward and equally keen to recommend Kāuru as a provider. Thank you to you and all our Kaiako. Ngā mihi nui, Rowena"