Building the future of maths education in New Zealand
Kākā Math was born from a simple belief: every New Zealand student deserves access to world-class maths support that understands our curriculum, our culture, and our kids.
Tom & Gini Peck
Parents to three girls, from Karori, Wellington.
As parents, we watched our daughters navigate the world of maths -- sometimes with confidence, sometimes with frustration. We saw first-hand how hard it can be to find the right support at the right time. Traditional tutoring was expensive and didn't always fit our schedules. Generic apps from overseas didn't understand the New Zealand curriculum our girls were following.
We built Kākā Math because we wanted something better -- not just for our own kids, but for every Kiwi family. An app that's patient when they're stuck, encouraging when they succeed, and always aligned to what they're actually learning at school. Something that makes maths feel less like a chore and more like an adventure.
Named after the clever native parrot known for its intelligence and cheeky personality, Kākā Math is our way of giving every New Zealand student a companion on their maths journey -- affordable, accessible, and proudly Kiwi made.
Our Mission
Too many Kiwi kids struggle with maths -- not because they lack ability, but because they lack the right support at the right moment. Traditional tutoring is expensive and inaccessible. Generic apps don't understand our curriculum.
We built Kākā Math to change that. We've created a patient, encouraging tutor that's available 24/7, aligned perfectly to the New Zealand curriculum, and affordable for every family.
Our Socratic approach means we never just give answers. We guide students to discover solutions themselves, building genuine understanding and confidence that lasts far beyond any single maths problem.
Why the Kākā?
The Kākā is a native New Zealand parrot that thrives in our native forests. It's known for its intelligence, playfulness, and distinctive personality. While home is among the trees, the Kākā aspires to climb to the mountain heights where its cousin the Kea soars -- just like our students reaching for new achievements.
Intelligent
Kākās are known for their problem-solving abilities. Our AI tutor brings that same cleverness to helping students work through challenges.
Playful
With their cheeky personalities, Kākās make learning fun. Our gamification system channels that playful spirit to keep students engaged.
Uniquely Kiwi
As a native New Zealand bird, the Kākā represents our commitment to building something truly local that understands Kiwi kids.
Built for the NZ Curriculum
Unlike overseas apps, Kākā Math is designed from the ground up for the New Zealand Mathematics curriculum. Every lesson, every question, every learning pathway is aligned to what Kiwi students need to know.
From number knowledge in primary school through to NCEA Level 3, we've mapped out the entire journey. Our AI generates personalised syllabi based on each student's year level and learning goals.
- Number
- Algebra
- Measurement
- Geometry
- Statistics
- Probability
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we build
Understanding First
We build genuine comprehension, not just right answers.
Accessible to All
Quality maths support shouldn't depend on family income.
Made with Love
We genuinely care about every student who uses Kākā Math.
Always Improving
We constantly learn from feedback to make Kākā Math better.
Join the Kākā Math family
Download now and give your child the maths support they deserve.