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Tikanga study boosts whānau presence on marae

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A teacher’s path to understanding tikanga

23 June 2026

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Leading by example and learning te reo Māori

17 June 2026

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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

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Wānanga study supports career shift into social services

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Strengthening Indigenous‑led global partnerships

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Ōpōtiki teacher learns reo Māori from former pupil
26 April 2023
As an older student, learning reo Māori was slightly daunting for Ōpōtiki College teacher, Deborah Mckillop. But after learning she would be taught by one of her former student’s, things became more relaxed.
Overcoming Pain to Build a Thriving Business: The Journey of Steven Allan
25 April 2023
Four years ago, Steven Allan’s life took a significant pivot. He injured his back and unable to work as a concrete pumper, enrolled in a business course at Te Wananga o Aotearoa with a friend.
Weaving eases wānanga student’s arthritis struggles
18 April 2023
After pushing past his doubts and giving the raranga programme a good go, Kohatu not only completed the programme but it helped strengthen the mobility and use of his fingers.
Wānanga vision comes to life for Hamilton whānau
17 April 2023
The vision of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is, whānau transformation through education, and that has been the case for one Hamilton family.
Learning reo Māori alongside tamariki
06 April 2023
Tā moko artist and mum of two, Mikayla (Meke) Nikora was brought up speaking reo Māori but slowly lost the language after leaving kura kaupapa Māori and moving to Pākehā schooling.
Sister duo keep Māoritanga alive through education
03 April 2023
Gisborne sisters, Mererangi and Hoana Kaa believe that education is a key pathway to keeping Māoritanga (culture) thriving in all parts of Aotearoa and empowers Māori to step into leadership.
Press Release on behalf of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
29 March 2023
The first reading of the Education and Training Bill (No.3) in the House of Representatives today signals an historic shift in the relationship between the Crown and the Wānanga sector, namely Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Studying business was the road to success for Tāmaki couple
21 March 2023
For husband and wife Daniel and Charmaine Ngawharau, studying with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and using the knowledge learned to start a business has been the best decision they’ve ever made.
From art tauira to art kaiako: Tā moko artist eager to share his knowledge
20 February 2023
Rawiri T Horne, a renowned tā moko artist, and new kaiako at the Christchurch campus of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, is passionate about sharing tikanga through creating art.
Embracing te reo Māori the key for Taranaki grandmother to help understand her identity
14 February 2023
A lightbulb moment about identifying as a “New Zealander” led to grandmother and radio station manager Anne Dawson enrolling in Te Reo Māori studies at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in 2021.
From Kenya to Aotearoa - Toi and its many connections
24 January 2023
Jennifer Dickerson, a self-proclaimed "Third Culture Kid" due to her unique upbringing around the world, has discovered who she is through art.
Masters opens door to book project
19 December 2022
Juggling work as Communications Advisor for Te Wananga o Aotearoa while completing his masters, and writing a book has meant Tracey Cooper’s plate has been rather full recently. Fortunately with his exegesis completed, book published and work in wind-down mode for Christmas he’s able to take a breather and reflect on his journey through study.