Looking back to go forward Looking back on his upbringing in his hometown of Ratana Pa has made Cory James better able to use his skills to help the youth of Te Taitokerau.

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Finding strength and a future through social work Discover the inspiring journey of Tessa Thompson, a social work tauira at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Learn how the Manaaki Tāngata programme and dedicated kaiako helped her overcome challenges and pursue a career in social work. Explore her commitment to making a positive impact on her whānau and community in Kawerau, and her aspirations to mentor rangatahi.

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Kaiako packs on their way Hundreds of personalised resource packs – one for each kaiako employed by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – are being sent throughout the country help with recruitment efforts.

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Changing mindsets in mental health Sara Kinred knows what it looks like when Māori in the mental health and addictions sector aren’t served the way they want - or deserve to be.

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Taking the leap to teaching Waimiere Taoho says she’s loving being a kaiako after taking a leap of faith to pursue her dream.

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Poetry Jams prove popular An event to celebrate National Poetry Day in 2017 has turned into a monthly Poetry Jam at the Whirikoka Campus in Gisborne, thanks largely to the efforts of Kawai Raupapa kaiako Jodie Reid.

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Innovation Hub goes from strength to strength A pilot project that was put in place by Hangarau 18 months ago has laid a solid foundation for driving a culture of innovation

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Honour for top artist Senior kaiako – Rauangi Sandy Adsett has been presented with an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Massey University.

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Who the cap fit Adrienne Spratt may have just made a whole lot more work for herself.

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Dawson does the hard yards Dawson Marama-Feagai enjoys the hard-yards when it comes to helping rangatahi gain their level 2 qualifications

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