A free, gamified vocabulary app that makes learning Te Reo Māori genuinely hard to stop. Earn mana, unlock upgrades, and climb the leaderboard.
What does this mean?
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Three simple steps to start your Te Reo journey
Answer multiple-choice questions to build your vocabulary. Each correct answer earns mana and grows your streak.
Earn mana to level up and climb the leaderboard. Compare your progress with other learners in real time.
Earn points to unlock achievements, mana multipliers, streak shields, and other upgrades in the shop.
Mana, levels, streaks, achievements, and a shop full of upgrades. Learning feels like playing your favourite game.
Every word is a seed. Kākano is built with respect for Te Ao Māori and a commitment to authentic language learning.
Kākano is completely free with no ads or paywalls. Koha (donations) are optional and go directly to supporting the mission.
Te Reo Māori is a taonga — a treasure. Kākano exists to make learning it accessible, fun, and community-driven. We believe that language revitalization starts with making the first step feel effortless.
Helping grow the next generation of Te Reo speakers, one word at a time.
Built in the open, shaped by learners and speakers alike.
50% of all koha goes directly to Māori language programmes.