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Kaiako privileged to be guiding the next generation of social workers
13 February 2025
Tracey Hall, kaiako of Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga – Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, reflects on her first year of teaching. Discover how her passion for social work and dedication to kaupapa Māori values are shaping the next generation of social workers. Learn more about the unique BBSW programme and how it prepares tauira to create social change and achieve equitable outcomes for whānau and communities
Curiosity ignites a journey of discovery through raranga
07 February 2025
Explore the journey of Maunga Kura Toi graduate Tracey Dale, who found her voice and reconnected with her identity through raranga at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Discover how her passion for Māori weaving, inspired by her studies and kaiako, led to personal growth and a commitment to sharing her knowledge with future generations. Learn more about the transformative power of kaupapa Māori education.
Evie O’Brien officially welcomed as new chief executive of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
29 January 2025
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa proudly welcomed Evie O’Brien (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Maniapoto) with a stirring pōwhiri at the Te Awamutu head office\on Tuesday, 28 January.
Learning Waka Ama led to an unexpected future
23 January 2025
Discover how Matt Tauroa's journey with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa's Waka Ama course led to a passion for the sport and a new career. Learn about his experiences, from earning a day skipper qualification to starting his own paddle and accessories shop, Manaaki Made. Explore the positive impact of Waka Ama on his life and how Te Wānanga o Aotearoa supports Māori sports and education.
Wāhine overcome challenges to become full-time teachers
15 January 2025
Discover the inspiring journeys of Tairua Timu and Shinaya Kawai, who overcame significant challenges to complete He Korowai Ākonga - Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Learn how the supportive kaupapa Māori environment and dedicated kaiako helped them achieve their dreams of becoming full-time teachers. Explore their stories and the impact of whakawhanaungatanga and tauira support at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Fellowship tops off big year for Te Manawahoukura Rangahau director
13 December 2024
Te Manawahoukura director Dr Becky Kiddle receives the prestigious Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellowship from the Royal Society Te Apārangi. This fellowship supports mid-career researchers in establishing themselves as leaders in their field. Learn more about Dr Kiddle's impactful work in Māori identity and urban design, and the achievements of Te Manawahoukura at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Persistence pays off for Tau Ora supreme champion Cindy Marsters
09 December 2024
Discover the inspiring story of Cindy Marsters, the Supreme Award winner of the Tau Ora health challenge at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Learn how Cindy's 14-year journey of persistence and dedication to hauora led to her success. Explore the award-winning Tau Ora wellness programme and how it supports kaimahi in achieving their personal wellbeing goals. Join us and be part of an organisation that prioritises kaimahi wellbeing.
Embracing local learning and teaching at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
06 December 2024
Discover how Whangarei local Tom Brooker balances his roles as both kaiako and tauira at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Teaching Kāwai Raupapa Level 4 and completing the He Puāwai Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching, Tom applies his learning to enhance his classroom and daily life. Learn more about his journey and the benefits of studying locally within a kaupapa Māori environment.
Teaching: A gift that keeps on giving
05 December 2024
Salote Panapa was on her way to study law at Victoria University when a plea from her church for more educators led her to change her career path.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa appoints Evie O’Brien as new Chief Executive
29 November 2024
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is pleased to announce the appointment of Evie O’Brien (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Maniapoto) as its new chief executive.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa backing our future stars
26 November 2024
Celebrate the achievements of Māori athletes at the Trillian Trust Māori Sports Awards, where Te Wānanga o Aotearoa proudly sponsors the Te Tamāhine-ā-Papatūānuku junior sportswoman award. Recognize the excellence of world and Olympic champions, including finalists Hinekahukura Brooking, Maia Davis, and Ruby Nathan. Discover how Te Wānanga o Aotearoa supports the future of Māori sports and fitness through our Tākaro, Sport & Exercise programme
Recognition for Rangahau at Royal Society Te Apārangi Awards
25 November 2024
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa researchers Dr Maree Sheehan and Dr Tim Angeli-Gordon receive prestigious awards at the Royal Society Te Apārangi and Health Research Council of New Zealand. Their innovative work in audio portraiture and gastrointestinal disease research highlights the impact of Indigenous-led Rangahau at Te Manawahoukura. Learn more about their contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand.