The significant burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) for Maaori populations highlights the crucial need for culturally responsive health education. This study used Kaupapa Maaori participatory action research methodology in collaboration with a semi-rural Waikato community to develop tailored T2D educational resources. The process included initial consultation, thematic analysis, resource development, community feedback, and final refinement. Eleven participants (aged 35–44) engaged in focus groups to ascertain their preferences for educational materials. Maaori researchers undertook thematic analysis, integrating Kaupapa Maaori concepts and a strength-based perspective. Two themes emerged: mātauranga (the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and intergenerational wisdom) and whaanau aspirations (focusing on cultural identity and whaanau-centred approaches). These themes underpinned the development of the Ko Tuna Anahe framework and, in turn, the resources of a website and book. Community feedback was overwhelmingly positive, confirming the resources’ cultural appropriateness and accessibility, and demonstrating the value of community-led, culturally embedded approaches in health education.