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The ride, the kōrero, the kaupapa: Eddie Walker Rides for Talei
Discover the inspiring journey of Eddie Walker, a Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaimahi, who rides for the kaupapa of cancer awareness through Ride for Talei. Learn how his personal experiences and determination have shaped his mission to promote Smear Your Mea and Prick4Prostate. Explore his story of resilience and the importance of having life-saving kōrero with whānau.
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Wānanga partner with Waikato-Tainui to preserve and protect taonga
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Waikato-Tainui launch Te Tohu Tiaki Taonga, a new programme designed to equip iwi with the skills to preserve and protect taonga. Co-designed with iwi and experts, this kaupapa Māori qualification supports cultural archiving and heritage roles while upholding tikanga Māori. Learn more about this unique partnership and programme.
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Rangatahi return to founding campus of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Rangatahi from Te Wharekura o Ngā Purapura o Te Aroha and Te Awamutu College return to the founding campus of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to study mahi toi through the Visual Arts Secondary Tertiary Programme. As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations, this initiative reconnects students with the roots of kaupapa Māori education while earning NCEA credits in a supportive, creative environment.
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Marae-Based Research: A Vehicle for Reclamation
Explore Kimiora Raerino’s inspiring journey from urban Māori upbringing to PhD researcher and Senior Research Fellow at Te Manawahoukura. Discover how marae-based research and māra kai became powerful tools for reconnection, cultural identity, and community wellbeing. Learn more about her work and the Māori Streets Survey project.
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A full circle moment from tauira to kaiako
Explore the inspiring journey of Krystle Nikora, from tauira to kaiako at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Discover how her passion for te reo Māori blossomed and led her to teach He Pī ka Rere Level 3 and 4. Learn about her dedication to Māori education, her advice to aspiring kaiako, and the importance of embracing one's uniqueness.
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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa introduces four new study opportunities in their Semester B offerings
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa introduces four new study programmes for Semester B, including Māori Governance, Digital Media and Design, Building and Construction Skills, and Study and Employment Skills. Designed to meet the needs of tauira, whānau, hapū, and iwi, these programmes integrate mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori perspectives. Enrol now to grow your skills and achieve your aspirations.
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Mākereti Papakura, the first Indigenous woman to study at Oxford, to be awarded a posthumous degree
The School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography at the University of Oxford has announced that pioneering Māori scholar, Mākereti Papakura, will receive a posthumous degree more than 100 years after she began her studies.
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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa celebrates 40 years of transforming education
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa celebrates 40 years of transforming education since the opening of O-Tāwhao Marae. Join us for a special Taringa podcast episode and livestream on Facebook. Discover our journey from humble beginnings to becoming the second largest tertiary institution in Aotearoa, empowering thousands of tauira through kaupapa-driven education. Learn more about our new strategic direction, Te Pae Tawhiti 2030.
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From kaupapa to K-pop
Discover the inspiring journey of Shelley Hoani, who earned her Doctorate in Indigenous Development and Advancement with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. Learn how her passion for education, Rangahau, and K-pop has shaped her life and career at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Explore her commitment to supporting Māori single parents and celebrating her identity as a wahine Māori.
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Rangatahi carving their own way forward
Discover how Tāmaki rangatahi are carving their way into a brighter future through the Mahi ā Toi Academy at Rutherford College. Learn how this programme blends traditional Māori art of whakairo with modern tools, fostering a strong connection to whakapapa and Māori culture. Explore the success stories of recent graduates and the impact of kaupapa Māori education at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
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Finding strength and a future through social work
Discover the inspiring journey of Tessa Thompson, a social work tauira at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Learn how the Manaaki Tāngata programme and dedicated kaiako helped her overcome challenges and pursue a career in social work. Explore her commitment to making a positive impact on her whānau and community in Kawerau, and her aspirations to mentor rangatahi.
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Following the footsteps of her māmā: Haani Huata-Allen's path to PhD
Follow the inspiring journey of Haani Huata-Allen, inaugural recipient of the Te Manawahoukura Residency at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Learn how this groundbreaking residency supports kaimahi in their Rangahau projects, allowing Haani to focus on her PhD in Reo Revitalisation through Kapa Haka. Discover the impact of Indigenous research and the importance of continuing education inspired by her mother, Dr Te Rita Papesch.
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