Dreams become reality through wānanga police prep programme Becoming a police officer had always been a dream for single mum, Tori Barton, so she was willing to do whatever it would take to make that dream a reality.

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Making tikanga the everyday norm The practice and values of tikanga is relevant in our everyday lives and isn’t something just to be kept on the marae.

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TWoA Tauira artwork on display at international conference The art works of 40 current and recently graduated TWoA toi (art) tauira are on display at a international conference...

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Learning reo Māori alongside tamariki Tā moko artist and mum of two, Mikayla (Meke) Nikora was brought up speaking reo Māori but slowly lost the language after leaving kura kaupapa Māori and moving to Pākehā schooling.

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Stepping in the right direction David Coffey didn’t let an unsuccessful entry into the DIGMYIDEA Māori innovation Challenge hold him back.

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Strong, fast and fearless Three words will be repeating themselves in Kaeley Elkington’s mind as she goes for a podium finish in the hopes of making the New Zealand Olympic weightlifting team this weekend.

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Te Rita recognised Te Rita Papesch had her schedule at the Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival all sorted, days ahead of last weekend’s event

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Reo Ora Roadshow Poureo Matua Paraone Gloyne and kaiwhakamāori Hariru Roa are sharing the Reo Ora Strategy with kaimahi in the rohe .

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Wānanga programme helps young mum gain employment After completing the Certificate in Tākaro, Sport and Exercise at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Ellerose Vanderaa secured a job as assistant manager at Jetts Fitness in Whakatāne.

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Multiple sclerosis diagnosis leads to rongoā Māori studies After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 19, Arron Learmond began a journey of learning, researching and experimenting with herbal medicine and rongoā Māori.

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