This practical guide to culturally responsive teaching practice in the tertiary sector is designed to support kaiako (teachers) to reconfigure the teacher/learner dynamic and question old habits, with a view to embracing kaupapa Maori and diversity. Step by step, 'Nga Hau e Wha o Tawhirimatea' explores core Maori values that can be used to enhance kaiako effectiveness and relationships with students - Maori and non-Maori alike - including: Manaakitanga - Ethic of care Whanaungatanga - Relationships Kotahitanga - Unity Rangatiratanga - Student agency and leadership Working at their own pace, kaiako can engage with Maori students and stakeholders to co-develop learning outcomes, processes and assessments that support student success in the tertiary environment. 'Nga Hau e Wha o Tawhirimatea' can be used in a cycle of reflective practice, drawing on past experience and feedback from colleagues and community to develop cultural competence and confidence in tertiary learning spaces.