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Learning Waka Ama led to an unexpected future
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.
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Wāhine overcome challenges to become full-time teachers
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.
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Fellowship tops off big year for Te Manawahoukura Rangahau director
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.
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Persistence pays off for Tau Ora supreme champion Cindy Marsters
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.
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Embracing local learning and teaching at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
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.
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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa backing our future stars
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
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Recognition for Rangahau at Royal Society Te Apārangi Awards
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.
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Tauira thankful for wānanga support steeped in te ao Māori
Discover how Te Wānanga o Aotearoa supported Tauira Rawiri McLean through a family tragedy, helping him achieve his study goals and continue his journey in Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo, the Level 4 full immersion reo programme. Learn more about our comprehensive student support services and reo Māori programmes.
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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa unveils new programmes to strengthen Māori culture and language.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa launches Te Tohu Reo Rumaki and Te Tohu Tiaki Taonga programmes for 2025. These innovative courses foster te reo Māori fluency and cultural heritage preservation, supporting the revitalisation of Māori language and traditions.
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