Billy's boxing on

Hokowhitu Campus kaiako Billy Meehan has trained 37 national boxing champs and won multiple titles as a fighter himself by putting in untold hours to the sport.

Let's get busy

After starting 2017 with three major events in quick succession – the national waka ama champs, Te Matatini and Polyfest - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is rounding out the year with four more key projects being hosted in Kirikiriroa and Te Awamutu. 

E rere ra e taku poi porotiti

The new season of the popular television show Marae DIY, which has Te Wānanga o Aotearoa as broadcast sponsor, goes to air this weekend and features the club responsible for one of the country’s most iconic songs.

13 Sept, 2017

Standing up for his suburb

As a development worker for One Double Five Community House in Whangārei, Makoare Hoterene is passionate about education and building relationships to empower people.

13 Sept, 2017

Tauira on tour

Eleven tauira from Kirikiriroa secondary school Tai Wānanga got a hands-on experience across different functions within Te Wānanga o Aotearoa during a three-day Work Inspiration programme last week.

13 Sept, 2017

Scholarship recipients announced

Twelve tauira from around the country were awarded Aotearoa Scholarship Trust (AST) scholarships last week.

Timing is everything for Tama

Tama Brown says it took a long time to realise he was on a road to nowhere but after a health scare he's now back on track.

30th Aug, 2017

The art of business

A new tā moko/tattoo studio and gallery space in Hastings is backed by five local men who are all Bachelor of Māori Art graduates of Toimairangi, the school of Māori Visual Arts.

16 Aug, 2017

Arts collaboration grows

A visiting Native American artist has continued the work of one of his tutors during a visit to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

16 Aug, 2017

SOHK kicks off

In 2007 Ken Cowen approached the UK borough of Knowsley about using rugby to transform the lives of men.

16 Aug, 2017

Making a difference

Erina Wehi-Barton is a woman on a mission.

16 Aug, 2017

Shaquille steps up

Shaquille Shortland says it was the passing of kuia Merle Hohaia, late last year, that cemented his passion for teaching "all things Māori." And as it turns out, it's been keeping the 23-year-old very busy.