Kaiako looking back to go forward | Ka tika a muri, ka tika a mua Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, kaiako are using their practices to drive well-being and education based on the tauparapara Te Whare Tapu o Ngāpuhi.

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Artistic dream revived Paretapu-Teira Penetito Waru was in a classroom when it dawned upon her she had nearly forgotten what her high school dream actually was.

Artistic dream revived

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Fighting fit in Whirikoka The Whirikoka Campus of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is embracing kaiako Alan 'Hogi' Hogarth's active lifestyle, with the introduction of a new Sports Health and Fitness programme.

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Learning the language a labour of love Shona Kelsen's family don't bat an eyelid when it comes to her bucket list because they know she likes a challenge.

Learning the language a labour of love

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Jayden’s skates on for new future in forestry Paeroa’s Jayden Konye is getting set for a new career in forestry after assistance from the Youth Services team at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has helped him overcome a series of life challenges.

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The hard work starts at home Working with young people in Ōtāhuhu, Elaine Poutoa has seen first-hand the issues they face. Poverty, crime, bullying, homelessness, self-harm, Elaine has seen what it does to young people and wanted to do something about it.

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Jordon’s feeling fine with rongoā He’s faced more challenges than most people will ever have to but a belief in rongoā Māori means Jordon Wansbrough is living a productive life and helping others lead better and healthier lives.

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Spike staking his claim to become a police officer Kirikiriroa youth worker Spike Taylor has been dreaming for years of stepping up to be a police officer and he’s now set to make that a reality with the help of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

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Taking the opportunity to help people For Mike, education is about helping people reach their goals in life, which involves building a range of skills and capabilities.

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Taking Esports to the schools of Aotearoa Max Lawson wants to take competitive online gaming or Esports into more schools around Aotearoa.

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