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Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Tautoko turned transformation for Northland local

Piri-Kapua Allen’s journey at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa began with supporting his mum and evolved into a personal transformation through te reo Māori. Discover how whānau, whakawhanaungatanga, and a supportive learning environment helped him reclaim identity and thrive.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Wāhine finds healing through the art of weaving

Before studying raranga at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA), Zelda Te Pairi barely left her house and was struggling with low self-esteem.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › 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.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Wānanga brings long awaited rongoā diploma to Tauranga

The certificate in Rongoā, traditional Māori medicine, was first offered at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa’s Tauranga campus in 2020 and this year they will also be offering the diploma.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Cooking up confidence in te reo Māori

Āku Hapa! is a reo Māori cooking show created by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa tauira, blending kai, kōrero, and comedy. Streaming on Māori+, this series celebrates learning te reo through laughter, mistakes, and whānau connection—one delicious dish at a time.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Painting from within: Nakita’s creative awakening

Discover the creative journey of contemporary Māori artist Nakita Tilson, whose passion for painting and Māori art was nurtured through her studies at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. From overcoming health challenges to creating powerful works like Hine Tōhenga, Nakita’s story is one of resilience, identity, and painting from within. Explore her journey and learn more about our Toi Māori programmes.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Prestigious scholarships presented to tauira

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › A full circle moment from tauira to kaiako

Explore the inspiring journey of Krystle Nikora, from tauira to kaiako at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Discover how her passion for te reo Māori blossomed and led her to teach He Pī ka Rere Level 3 and 4. Learn about her dedication to Māori education, her advice to aspiring kaiako, and the importance of embracing one's uniqueness.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Building a beauty brand through education and drive

At just 21, Maata Morrell-Dzilic is building a thriving beauty brand with the support of business education from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Discover how her passion, determination, and study in small business and project management are fuelling her entrepreneurial success.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › English teacher's search for cultural identity sparks love for te reo Māori

English kaiako Cathy Purdie began her reo Māori journey in 1997, intending to uncover more about her cultural identity.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › From a hobby, to a passion, to a career

Sue Tipene (Ngai Tahu, Ngai Tūahuriri) has had a few career changes, but a passion for education has been at the core of each and every one.

Home › Hononga › Pitopito kōrero o te wā › Language lessons from Japan