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Returning home and reclaiming te reo Māori

09 June 2026

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A teaching journey shaped by whānau

03 June 2026

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Governance grounded in te ao Māori

26 May 2026

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Flexible study supports Cromwell business owner

19 May 2026

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Turning point inspires commitment to change, community, and career

11 May 2026

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A whānau journey of learning at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

08 May 2026

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Creating second chances for rangatahi

05 May 2026

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Wānanga study supports career shift into social services

28 April 2026

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Strengthening Indigenous‑led global partnerships

22 April 2026

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Upholding reo Māori beyond kura kaupapa

21 April 2026

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Weaving a shared journey of growth

14 April 2026

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Cambridge Museum project guided by wānanga tikanga studies

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Teaching while creating art is a dream come true
16 February 2024
Accepting a role as a Rauangi kaiako at the Tauranga campus of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa was the realisation of a long-held goal for artist and former tauira, Jordyn Daniels.
He Huinga Whatukura - A wellness programme for men
31 January 2024
In their quest to prioritise men's mental health and well-being, 2 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaimahi have pioneered and introduced a programme known as He Huinga Whatukura.
Changing hearts and minds through Rangahau
19 December 2023
In September, award winning composer, Maree Sheehan joined Te Manawahoukura Centre of Rangahau at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa as Kairangahau Matua (Toi).
Wānanga kaiako and small-town gym owner wins NZ Exercise Award
01 December 2023
Kaitaia local Dena-Maree Hemara (Hemara nō Te Māhurehure me Ngāti Rangi) wears multiple pōtae – business owner, kaiako, contractor, māmā – and now she can add NZ Exercise Award winner to that bundle.
Wānanga Youth Services programme empowering rangatahi in the Waikato
22 November 2023
A voluntary programme offered by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in parts of the Waikato region to tautoko (support) eligible rangatahi (youth) that are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) or are eligible for the Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment.
Waka ama, culture, and community in Masterton
09 November 2023
This weekend, Masterton will welcome waka ama teams affiliated to Hoe Tonga for the Regional Sprint Championship.
Finding her place within toi Māori
31 October 2023
Being able to connect multiple aspects of her personality has opened many doors for Ōtautahi raranga tauira, Ngaio Cowell.
Weaving connections for herself and her community
26 October 2023
Claire Aldhamland never could have predicted where she has ended up since studying at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. She’s discovered a passion for raranga and created meaningful connections within her community.
Embracing te reo Māori through fun and play
13 October 2023
Learning te reo Māori can be daunting for some, and the idea of memorising long lists of kupu and how to form sentence structures may even seem unreachable. And that’s where Kura Rēhia co-founders, Rosie Remmerswaal and Kuruho Wereta, come in. They’re challenging that narrative with their board game, KAUPAPA.
Toi Koru: Sandy Adsett at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
09 October 2023
Esteemed Māori artist, and a master of kōwhaiwhai, Sandy Adsett, is currently showcasing 60 pieces of his mahi toi, spanning his 6 decade career.
Small school making a big impact
05 October 2023
On the outskirts of Rotorua you will find Rotokawa School, a small school that makes a big impact in the lives of their students and community.
Toi Kiri triumph
05 October 2023
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaiako who attended the Toi Kiri Indigenous Arts Festival in Tauranga over the weekend all agree, it was a resounding success.