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Raymond Hohipa - He Waka Hiringa Graduate
Brings historical narratives to life through the art of tā moko
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Success stories
Corrie Lane - CSBM Graduate
It was important for Inditouch founder Corrie Lane to 'do it right'.
Youth Guarantee Kaiako - Francis Vestolu
His own experience helps him relate to tauira who may have left school with bad learning experiences.
Judy Tauahi - CSBM Graduate
Founder of Tapa Kids World in Home Based Childcare
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.
Sweet story of success with International Foods
The story of how two teachers became lolly merchants, importing International foods into New Zealand.
News and events
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Whangārei tauira create little big things
A pair of Taitokerau whakairo tauira are turning heads with their miniature take on one of Aotearoa’s most momentous occasions.
Paving the way in Ōtautahi
People are walking all over Morehu Flutey-Henare’s work, and she couldn’t be happier.
Virtual Reality pōwhiri provides unique perspective
A Virtual Reality pōwhiri developed by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is turning heads at WOMAD 2018.
Credit where its due
Kaihoe taking part in this year’s Te Wānanga o Aotearoa National Secondary School waka ama champs have the chance to earn NCEA credits while they paddle.
Home is where the reo is
A Te Wānanga o Aotearoa te reo Māori programme has proved itself so popular that it is struggling to keep pace with demand.
Belief behind passionate community advocate
It’s not just tauira that Kaleb Cave thinks about when he’s busy enrolling students for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Separating the best from the rest
Kapa haka judge Pomare Tawhai will watch more than 60 groups over three days at this year's ASB Polyfest.
New season of Marae DIY underway
Two down, seven to go. That’s the count for the latest season of popular marae makeover programme Marae DIY.
Fiji take home more than a title
Along with claiming the trophy for winning the inaugural Hamilton Sevens last week, the Fiji team also had some extra luggage to take home, thanks to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaimahi.
Nana nails it
At 87-years-old, Valmai Whyte could be one of New Zealand’s oldest graduates from a tertiary education programme.
Kōkiri kicking off
Inventor Logan Williams is taking an invasive weed out of our rivers and streams to create a sustainable and highly marketable product.
Cafe owners on the podium
Even on the worst days, turning up to work at the Podium Café overlooking Lake Karāpiro is “something special” say owners Kim Lee and Ali Foers.
New Waka Ama Unit Standards
Secondary school students will be able to convert their passion for Waka Ama into NCEA credits this year.
Birthday bonus for Horouta
The Horouta Waka Hoe Club received an unexpected birthday surprise at the Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama National champs this week.
Tauranga campus accessible to all
The Tauranga campus of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has picked up another award
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96% of our students recommend us
We are New Zealand's second largest education provider
We cater to all New Zealanders and we're proud of our diversity
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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