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Porirua mum overcomes doubts to graduate in rongoā Māori
21 June 2023
Two years ago, if you told Kaya Grace that she would be a graduate of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, she might not have believed you.
Christchurch mum helps bring te reo Māori back to her whānau
19 June 2023
Ever since she was a young girl, Alicia Ward had a deep desire to connect with her whakapapa (genealogy) and immerse herself in te ao Māori (the Māori world).
Studying reo Māori gives Hastings dad new lease on life
13 June 2023
Studying at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has given Hastings dad, Tipuna Edward Smith, a new lease on life after many years of battling with his mental health.
Getting into the forest right choice for rangatahi
08 June 2023
Rheeco admits he would be up to ‘nothing good’ if he wasn’t where he is now. Currently he’s deep in the Kaingaroa forest, using a chainsaw to cut down trees with a thinning crew.
Wānanga Team Leadership programme uplifts Christchurch local
06 June 2023
Christchurch local, Sai Vaega has always aspired to make a positive impact in his community and the well-being of those around him.
Dyslexia was no barrier for wānanga student
23 May 2023
Small business owner, Kawhena Rangihaeata Puha, overcame her struggles with dyslexia to complete the Level 4 Certificate in Small Business last year at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Multiple sclerosis diagnosis leads to rongoā Māori studies
17 May 2023
After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 19, Arron Learmond began a journey of learning, researching and experimenting with herbal medicine and rongoā Māori.
Representing tāne in the weaving classroom
16 May 2023
Weku Kereopa may have been the only tāne (male) in his raranga (weaving) class but that didn’t deter him from completing the Diploma in Māori and Indigenous Art.
Wānanga programme helps young mum gain employment
15 May 2023
After completing the Certificate in Tākaro, Sport and Exercise at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Ellerose Vanderaa secured a job as assistant manager at Jetts Fitness in Whakatāne.
A love for weaving leads to Māori art degree
11 May 2023
Loren Riddall began her raranga (weaving) journey in 2019 and this year she will graduate from Maunga Kura Toi, Bachelor of Māori Art, Raranga.
A journey to reconnect with Māori heritage through language learning
08 May 2023
Liz's commitment to learning te reo Maori has led to positive language outcomes for her community. She is now a Maori language teacher, revitalizing the language at a mainstream school and inspiring others to reconnect with their heritage.
Wānanga educations helps young whānau secure their financial future
05 May 2023
Completing the Money Management programme at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in 2018 was the kickstart Sam and Courtney Manu needed to take control of their financial future.