Wānanga born and bred Wānanga born and bred, Karyn Matiaha will be graduating next week like many of her whanau members have done before her.

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The essence is right for business to thrive For former tauira Matias (Matu) Cacciavillani and his partner Chelsea Hall, it is their love for good food made from quality produce that is the foundation to their successful catering and food truck business.

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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.

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Tuakana / Teina Exhibition Ahuriri Contemporary Gallery An exhibition of kaiako and ākonga from Toimairangi, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – Hastings at the Ahuriri Contemporary Gallery Napier June 3 – June 30, 2022

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Connecting to tūpuna through raranga When Raranga kaiako Laurette Madden-Morehu recieved a kete as a seven-year old at a whānau reunion, it ignited a lifelong curiosity of mahi raranga.

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Filling the toi kete Innovative and motivating are just some of many words that describe the well-known toi guests who have been inspiring our tauira this semester.

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Architecture by day, toi Māori by night Alex Heperi spends her days working as a senior architectural graduate, working in the architectural industry but by night she’s completing her studies towards the Maunga Kura Toi Bachelor of Māori Art degree at Te Wananga o Aotearoa.

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Wendy-Lee pursues her passion Wendy-Lee McKee-Warner’s love for art started at high school, where she spent all her time hanging out in the art room.

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Dave meets Dave A dyslexic solo-dad with mild autism and ADHD, battling homelessness and overcoming a drinking problem credits Te Wānanga o Aotearoa with helping him find himself and turn his life around.

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Taking power over your health through Rongoā For David Jones, Rongoā - the study of traditional Māori medicine, is about giving people the knowledge and tools to take power over their health and wellbeing.

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