Kāpuia
Your Graduate Community
Nau mai, haere mai
Welcome to Kāpuia
Kāpuia is our graduate network. It helps you stay connected to our whānau after graduation. All tauira who graduated from 2023 are automatically included.
If you graduated with us before 2023, joining Kāpuia is easy. By joining, you can:
Keep up to date with news and events
Connect with graduates across Aotearoa
Share and celebrate success stories
Explore new learning and career opportunities
Ngā takenga mai o Kāpuia
The origins of Kāpuia
The name Kāpuia comes from a tongikura by King Tāwhiao:
"Ki te kotahi te kākaho ka whati, ki te kāpuia, e kore e whati."
When reeds stand alone, they are vulnerable, but bound together they are unbreakable.
Kāpuia reflects unity, camaraderie and strength – ideals that reflect the values at the heart of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Graduation opens the door to a new chapter, and through Kāpuia you'll stay connected as you take your next steps.
Kia Mahitahi Tātou
Career opportunities
If you loved learning with us, you might also love working alongside us. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa offers a whānau-friendly workplace where you can use your skills to uplift tauira, whānau, and communities.
Toa
Buy merchandise
Show your pride as a graduate of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Our online store has a range of merchandise, from apparel to stationery, that lets you carry our kaupapa wherever you go.
Te Manawahoukura
Learn about rangahau
Te Manawahoukura is our centre for kaupapa-driven rangahau (research). It brings together indigenous researchers, thinkers, and creators to generate new knowledge for whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities.
Taringa
Listen to our bilingual podcast
Taringa is our bilingual podcast, blending humour, kōrero, and mātauranga Māori. It’s a way to stay engaged, keep learning, and feel connected to the wairua of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa wherever you are.
Te Arawai
Business Partnerships
Te Arawai helps workplaces and global whānau upskill through tailored training, te reo Māori courses, and learning opportunities. Programmes are designed for teams, organisations, and overseas learners.
Ngā Korero ā ngā tauira
Graduate stories, interviews and photos
Every graduate has a unique haerenga. Through Kāpuia, you can learn from others across the motu.
Read about graduates balancing study, mahi, and whānau life
Watch interviews that share insights and inspiration
See photos that capture the pride of graduation and beyond
Your story matters too. Kāpuia gives you the chance to share your successes, challenges, and lessons to inspire those who will follow in your footsteps.
