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  1. Wāhine overcome challenges to become full-time teachers

    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.

  2. Becky Kiddle (front row, second from left) with her Te Manawahoukura team

    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.

  3. Persistence pays off for Tau Ora supreme champion Cindy Marsters

    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.

  4. Tom Brooker - Kai Whakairo, Kaiako

    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.

  5. Salote Panapa Te Wānanga o Aotearoa He Korowai Ākonga Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) Māori education kaiako

    Teaching: A gift that keeps on giving

    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.

  6. Evie O’Brien (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Maniapoto) - new chief executive Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

    Te Wānanga o Aotearoa appoints Evie O’Brien as new Chief Executive

    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.

  7. 2023 Te Tamāhine-ā-Papatūānuku winner Erika Fairweather with board member Turi Ngatai

    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

  8. Te Manawahoukura Tim and Maree RS award

    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.

  9. Rawiri McLean

    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.

  10. Te Tohu Tiaki Taonga

    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.

  11. Jian (Jay) Yao - Manahautū

    From setbacks to success for Police recruit, Jian Yao

    It was third time lucky for Chinese New Zealander, Jian (Jay) Yao. He always knew he wanted to join the NZ Police but failed the psychometric test twice and thought he’d never be accepted.

  12. Teiā Mataara Potoru

    Healthy future for Cook Island teacher

    Teiā Mataara Potoru, a seasoned Cook Islands educator, finds her path in New Zealand’s first Cook Island bilingual unit after completing the He Korowai Ākonga degree at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Her journey celebrates the power of language and cultural connection, inspiring her role at Māngere East Primary School.

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