Whānau reunion inspires Whangārei local to learn te reo Māori After attending a whānau reunion and learning that no one in his whānau could kōrero Māori, James Tautuku took it upon himself to learn te reo and keep it alive amongst his whānau.

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Great-grandfather, student and now award recipient at 82 Not many people would think of taking up tertiary education in their 80’s, but that’s not the case for Rangi Hinga. The much-loved kaumātua is now in his fourth year of study at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

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Small school making a big impact On the outskirts of Rotorua you will find Rotokawa School, a small school that makes a big impact in the lives of their students and community.

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Holistic healing and self discovery found in rongoā programme Although rongoā has always been part of Te Aroha Ngatai’s life, she once believed that she needed a qualification from a western institute to practice rongoā.

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Toi Koru: Sandy Adsett at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Esteemed Māori artist, and a master of kōwhaiwhai, Sandy Adsett, is currently showcasing 60 pieces of his mahi toi, spanning his 6 decade career.

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Reconnecting roots: Mereana's journey of learning and growth When Mereana Gell returned to Aotearoa after many years overseas, she felt out of touch with te ao Māori.

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Weaving connections for herself and her community Claire Aldhamland never could have predicted where she has ended up since studying at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. She’s discovered a passion for raranga and created meaningful connections within her community.

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Uku artist and mau rākau warrior: Embracing tradition, discipline, and growth Learning and practicing weaponry skills is vastly different to manipulating uku (clay) into cups and bowls, but both require confidence and discipline, and a respect for tradition.

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Finding her place within toi Māori Being able to connect multiple aspects of her personality has opened many doors for Ōtautahi raranga tauira, Ngaio Cowell.

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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.

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