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Learn about Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, a uniquely Māori learning environment guided by values that strengthen identity and connection.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Weaving eases wānanga student’s arthritis struggles

After pushing past his doubts and giving the raranga programme a good go, Kohatu not only completed the programme but it helped strengthen the mobility and use of his fingers.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Degree acknowledges Limas dedication

At Auckland Graduation on June 15, the audience gave Tuulima Alesana Segi Lesoa a standing ovation as she walked across the stage and adorned her kaiako

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › 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.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Tamariki the driving force for Hamilton mum to complete degree

After four years of study, Tira Hemana has graduated with a Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work, teaching her tamariki (children) that it’s never too late to start your learning journey.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Mokopuna motivate te reo Māori journey

Mokopuna were the motivator for education consultant Lara Meyer to begin her journey towards revitalising te reo Māori in her whānau.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Raranga guides new mum back into te ao Māori

Joy Gilgen had always thought that raranga was a practice reserved for older generations, but after having her first pēpē in 2022, she had the urge to do something holistic and reground herself in te ao Māori.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Keil Caskey – former tauira, now kaiako

Keil Caskey’s journey from tauira to kaiako at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa shows the transformative power of toi Māori education. Discover how his passion for taonga pūoro and commitment to whānau and whakapapa inspired him to teach and give back to his community.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Royal approval for writing

An academic article written by a Te Wānanga o Aotearoa tauira has been given the seal of approval from the highest level.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › A life of struggles to career success

Rosemarie Eketone-Williamson has had her fair share of challenges in life, from relationship breakdowns, exposure to family harm and violence, depression, to a battle with drug addiction and giving up care of her two eldest children.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › An unexpected journey from volunteer to full-time teacher

The journey into primary teaching began unexpectedly for Princess Hirovanna while she was assisting at Māngere Bridge School as a volunteer.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Curiosity ignites a journey of discovery through raranga

Explore the journey of Maunga Kura Toi graduate Tracey Dale, who found her voice and reconnected with her identity through raranga at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Discover how her passion for Māori weaving, inspired by her studies and kaiako, led to personal growth and a commitment to sharing her knowledge with future generations. Learn more about the transformative power of kaupapa Māori education.