Pitopito kōrero o te wā

TWoA CEO does not seek to extend contract

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa CEO Dr Jim Mather’s time at the helm of the second largest tertiary provider in New Zealand will end in October this year after announcing he will not seek a contract extension.

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.

Making up for lost time

Mind your business with Mana Ora

Couple stick together on language journey

A Pōrirua couple learning te reo Māori together have come a long way in a relatively short time but say they still have a long way to go.

Understanding rangahau

If you want to understand rangahau, forget about research because it’s not the same thing.

TWoA rebrand design wins major award

The design team of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa have received major kudos for our rebrand at a glitzy awards evening.

Standing up for his suburb

As a development worker for One Double Five Community House in Whangārei, Makoare Hoterene is passionate about education and building relationships to empower people.

The art of business

A new tā moko/tattoo studio and gallery space in Hastings is backed by five local men who are all Bachelor of Māori Art graduates of Toimairangi, the school of Māori Visual Arts.

Ben's labour of love

When graphic designer Ben Oge visited the island of Upolu earlier this year, to honour the passing of his parents, it sparked a labour of love.

Maori Music Month

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa looks forward to celebrating Te Marama Waiata Pūoro Māori – Māori Music Month by highlighting its own album, Songs of Rangahau.

CSBM proves the icing on Angeleens cake

A Whāngarei woman who gave up a nursing career to go into business making raw cakes is working with Air New Zealand to have her products used on the airline.