Rangatahi return to founding campus of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Rangatahi from Te Wharekura o Ngā Purapura o Te Aroha and Te Awamutu College return to the founding campus of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to study mahi toi through the Visual Arts Secondary Tertiary Programme.

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From Wānanga baby to Wānanga tauira Ripekka Matthews’ lifelong connection to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa began as a child and continues today through her te reo Māori studies. Discover how her journey from wānanga baby to tauira reflects whānau legacy, cultural identity, and the transformative power of education.

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Māori musician's reo Māori journey leads to wānanga kaiako role Jordyn Rapana, known as Jordyn With A Why, shares her inspiring journey of learning te reo Māori to raise her tamariki in a reo-speaking home. From immersion study to becoming a kaiako at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, discover how music, whānau, and culture shaped her path.

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Haimona Honoured To Take On New Role Haimona Maruera feels honored to have secured the role of Head Recruitment & Relationships in Te Kei Takiwā.

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Lend me your ears Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has launched Taringa, a bilingual podcast aimed at anyone wanting a relaxed and fun introduction to te reo or tikanga Māori.

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Wānanga returns to Taumarunui with te reo and arts courses Local demand for te reo Māori learning has seen Te Wānanga o Aotearoa re-introduce classes to Taumarunui this year.

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It's time for Te Matatini Te Matatini Ki Te Ao arrived in Te Whanganui a Tara today, with a pōwhiri to welcome the competing kapa to the capital city ahead of four days of competition at Westpac Stadium.

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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa mourns passing of matriarch Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is mourning the loss of our respected matriarch, beloved kuia and aunty to many, Marie Panapa. 

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From Kaimahi to kaihaka – two journeys, one kaupapa Explore the journeys of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaimahi Haimona Maruera and Maiterangi Collett as they prepare for Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025. Discover their dedication to kapa haka, the support from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, and the significance of this prestigious event in showcasing traditional Māori performing arts.

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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa chief executive Evie O’Brien announced as Te Kura Toroa Te Wānanga o Aotearoa celebrates its 40th anniversary by bestowing chief executive Evie O’Brien with the enduring title of Te Kura Toroa. Discover the cultural significance of this new role and its reflection of leadership, kaitiakitanga, and Māori values.

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