Ground your team culture in reflection, connection, and te ao Māori.
 
These beautifully crafted cards are designed to spark deeper kōrero at your early childhood team meetings. Each card features a carefully selected whakataukī (Māori proverb), paired with an English translation and a reflective question to guide team discussion, planning, or internal evaluation.
Whether used to open a staff hui, begin a professional growth cycle conversation, or reflect during a curriculum review, these cards help create space for presence, purpose, and connection.
 
What’s included:
14 printable, double sided A5 cards
Whakataukī in te reo Māori with English translation
Thoughtful reflection questions on each card
Soft, natural aesthetic aligned with the HeartLead NZ brand
Instruction card with ideas for how to use in meetings, wānanga, or mentoring sessions
 
Perfect for:
ECE team meetings and leadership hui
Curriculum planning sessions
Professional growth cycles
Internal evaluation discussions
Building culturally grounded, high-trust teams
 
Why this resource matters:
At HeartLead NZ, we believe that meetings should nourish the wairua, not drain it. These cards offer a gentle but powerful way to begin with intention — grounding your practice in te ao Māori and bringing authentic, reflective practice to life.