Raroera Campus
Te Rapa, Hamilton
Campus
510 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200
Raroera campus
Our story
Raroera Campus takes its name from Raroera Pā, once the home of Kīngi Pōtatau Te Wherowhero, the first Māori King. This name connects our campus to the enduring strength of the Kīngitanga and the whakapapa of our tūpuna.
Before it became a campus, this site was once the Te Rapa Motor Hotel. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa purchased the property and transformed it into a whare wānanga – a place where whānau now come to learn, connect, and succeed.
Today, Raroera is a welcoming and supportive space where tauira achieve their goals in an environment that values culture, history, and the future of learning. With over 30 years of service to our community, we continue to grow pathways for tauira in Hamilton and beyond.
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Facilities and support services
Our campus provides comfortable, accessible spaces to help you focus on your learning.
We're open 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
We offer:
Learning spaces that support your studies
Student support services, including academic help and wellbeing support (by appointment)
An onsite early learning centre for tamariki (separate enrolment required)
A vibrant toi collection that reflects the creativity of our tauira, kaimahi, and community
Free Wi-Fi and onsite parking
A kitchenette for tauira use
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
510 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200
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In 2024, Bryce Marsh faced a major turning point in life that led to him studying Manaaki Tangata at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, setting him on a path of healing, self-discovery and a desire to give back to his community.
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Studying at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa wasn’t just a personal journey for Tania Dargaville (Te Rarawa). It became a whānau journey, shared alongside her sister and son, learning, growing and now graduating together.
Creating second chances for rangatahi
Kaimahi working in Youth Engagement Services at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa play a vital role in empowering rangatahi to discover who they are, build practical skills, and shape futures that feel right for them.
