Why as a Pākeha I wanted to learn Māori ways
Bruce Graham shares why as a Pākeha it was important for him to be comfortable with Māori processes.
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Success stories
The story behind Fineline Barbers
Owner/operator of Fineline Barbers shares his story of taking his home-based Barber shop to the Hamilton business district.
NZ Business book summaries a hit across the globe
The story of how one man created an internet business by reading one business book a week.
Te taenga mai o ngā matanga reo o Hawaiki ki Te Panekiretanga
Hawaiian language experts attend the graduation of Rangapu 11 of Te Panekiretanga o te reo.
News and events
Tohunga waka on maritime mission with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
27 Sept, 2016Renowned navigator, environmentalist and waka tradition revivalist Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr is on yet another maritime mission.
Learning literacy and numeracy without even realising it
27 Sept, 2016A new approach to literacy and numeracy may help Te Wānanga o Aotearoa tauira learn these essential skills - without even realising it.
Coffee and a kōrero
27 Sept, 2016An idea to help tauira use te reo Māori in everyday life is giving New Plymouth café customers a shot (or a double shot) at improving their language skills while they enjoy their morning fix.
Never too old to learn
27 Sept, 2016At 72 years young, Sagan Rama still finds time to make a bit of mischief.
Connecting Pacific bloodlines through dance
27 Sept, 2016The ability to immerse oneself within another Pacific culture inspires Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaiako Kimoro Taiepa to keep extending himself as a performing artist.
Social services trek to Chile for indigenous education
27 Sept, 2016An intercultural indigenous exchange has seen Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaimahi visiting two universities in Chile.
Wāhine on the road to success
13 Sep, 2016The three wāhine Tumu of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa are hitting the road with a series of hui they hope will connect, inspire and empower all women within our organisation
Waka should be treated as a gift and shown to the world
13 Sep, 2016Waka expert and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaiako Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr says the seafaring traditions of our ancestors are a taonga that must be shared.
Graduate takes bite of Big Apple
13 Sep, 2016The opportunity to rub shoulders with New York's elite art world has highlighted to Visesio Siasau the value and significance of his own contribution to the arts.
Scholarships make a difference for tauira
13 Sep, 2016Mahuru marked another successful Aotearoa Scholarship Trust Awards event this year, with 15 tauira receiving financial support for their studies.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa wins big at Research Awards
13 Sep, 2016The project that helped to redefine the brand of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has been recognised with two national research awards.
Eyes opened later in life
13 Sep 2016When David Meek read a Letter to the Editor in his Tauranga newspaper stating there were no Māori land wars, he admits he "got a bit hostile," in his written response.
Long days and late nights at Rangitukia
13 September, 2016For Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Maunga Kura Toi kaiako Chris Bryant-Toi, helping out on Marae DIY was an opportunity to use his artistic skills for an important project while reconnecting with another side of his whānau.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to increase its programme provision and improve pathways in 2017
30 Aug, 2016From next year, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will offer more than 30 new and redeveloped courses in a refresh of its programme suite that is unprecedented in the organisation’s history.
Arts showcase celebrates student skills
30 Aug, 2016In an exciting first for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, a free showcase named Toi Tū is set to celebrate the organisation's creative and performing arts.
Artist adds splash of colour to marae makeover
30 Aug, 2016When Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaiako Regan Balzer was younger, she was part of a rangatahi group involved in activities at Te Kopua Marae in Whaingaroa, attending events like the Te Ao Mārama festival and the Proud To Be Māori hui.
Mahuru Māori – Karawhiua!
30 Aug, 2016Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is launching Mahuru Māori, a Māori language initiative that will challenge people on social media around the world to speak Māori for a day, a week, or for the entire month of September.
Hastings hikoi proves tops for tauira
30 Aug, 2016Professional development for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaimahi is also playing an important role in tauira success.
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Why study with us?
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is a uniquely Māori learning environment for everyone. We're not a university or a polytech. We're a wānanga. And that's just a little bit different.
So what does that mean for you?
No matter who you are, if you're a New Zealand Citizen or resident living in NZ, we have amazing study possibilities for you.
If you want to learn in an environment that’s been designed for your success and you don’t want to go far from home to do it, this is the place for you. For over 30 years we’ve been delivering recognised qualifications to meet the needs of school leavers, business professionals, empty-nest mums and dads, indigenous academics and kaumātua.
Certificates, diplomas, degrees and a masters degree, we do it all. And we do it with commitment, aroha, and all the support you might need along the way. Culturally rich and inclusive, we believe that what's good for Māori is good for the world, and we'd love for you to come and experience that.
Our kaiako (tutors) are passionate, experienced, and go above and beyond. Our learning spaces are well-resourced. And the amount of support we have on offer is really impressive. If you want to know the ways we can help you on your learning journey, find out about our student support services.
We’ve got sites in 80 towns and cities around the country where you can upskill, get started on a learning journey, or have a second chance at education. So come on, check us out. We'd love you to be part of our whānau.
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