Janine Thomas fell in love with community work Now, armed with social work skills and practical experience she’s acquired while studying at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Janine (Ngāti Pākehā) is helping make a difference for under pressure whānau in Rotorua.

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Tracey weaves a new way forward Raranga kaiako Tracey Robens, pictured here helping one of her students, says her art provides her with spiritual space.

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Stepping stone to stage success Aspiring actors, directors, musicians and creatives need look no further than their own backyard for their inspiration, a Kawerau kaiako says.

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Ancient Māori methods for new fitness coaching programme The way of the warrior involved tests of fitness, agility and mental sharpness. And now these traditional methods Māori used to maintain their health and wellbeing are being offered as a pathway into the fitness coaching industry.

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Mātauranga Māori and western science a winning combination Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and science have combined to help restore kaimoana stocks in Ōhiwa Harbour.

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Research leads to push for recognition A Te Wānanga o Aotearoa masters tauira is on a mission to see Pasifika Coastwatchers formally recognised for their efforts during WWII.

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Telling stories with technology Ōpōtiki residents are being offered the opportunity to learn how to use technology to tell their stories through art.

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Good tikanga takes time “Every day when I’m having conversations with people I have to really process what I’ve learned and try to assess the impact of that knowledge.”

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New toi exhibition in Te Kuiti A new public exhibition of toi (artwork) created by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa tauira (students) from Te Kuiti, Te Awamutu, Kihikihi and other areas is getting underway next week.

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Smashing it out on forestry course Four current students on a Te Wānanga o Aotearoa forestry course, along with one former student, have been part of a crew that smashed out the rare achievement of planting one million trees this season near Rotorua.

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