Embracing local learning and teaching at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Whangarei local, Tom Brooker, joined Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in February this year as a kaiako, but also as a tauira. Tom teaches Kāwai Raupapa Level 4 and last semester he completed He Puāwai, Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching.

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Persistence pays off for Tau Ora supreme champion Cindy Marsters It took 14 years, but Facility Support Worker Cindy Marsters finally took home the Supreme Award in the annual Tau Ora health challenge at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

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Fellowship tops off big year for Te Manawahoukura Rangahau director Te Manawahoukura director Dr Becky Kiddle (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi) has been awarded one of the premier research fellowships in New Zealand.

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Teaching: A gift that keeps on giving Salote Panapa was on her way to study law at Victoria University when a plea from her church for more educators led her to change her career path.

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Learning Waka Ama led to an unexpected future Discover how Matt Tauroa's journey with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa's Waka Ama course led to a passion for the sport and a new career. Learn about his experiences, from earning a day skipper qualification to starting his own paddle and accessories shop, Manaaki Made. Explore the positive impact of Waka Ama on his life and how Te Wānanga o Aotearoa supports Māori sports and education.

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Evie O’Brien officially welcomed as new chief executive of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Te Wānanga o Aotearoa proudly welcomed Evie O’Brien (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Maniapoto) with a stirring pōwhiri at the Te Awamutu head office\on Tuesday, 28 January.

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Curiosity ignites a journey of discovery through raranga Maunga Kura Toi graduate, Tracey Dale, has been on a journey with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa that has helped her reconnect with her identity and find her voice in the world through raranga.

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Kaiako privileged to be guiding the next generation of social workers Tracey Hall, kaiako of Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga – Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work (BBSW) in Tauranga, is reflective on her first year of teaching at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

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From Kaimahi to kaihaka – two journeys, one kaupapa Explore the journeys of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaimahi Haimona Maruera and Maiterangi Collett as they prepare for Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025. Discover their dedication to kapa haka, the support from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, and the significance of this prestigious event in showcasing traditional Māori performing arts.

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Haere ra Aunty Ma Back in the day when there were no marketing resources, recruitment staff or pool cars, Marie Panapa would take a creative approach to spread the word about a fledgling Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

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