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20 March 2025
Nāwai i tauira, kua kaiako
Ahakoa he rerekē noa atu te ao i tipu ake ai a Rob Bromley i tāna e mōhio nei i tēnei rā, nō te ohinga ake, ka rongo ia i tētahi hao ki te reo Māori.
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10 March 2025
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa recognised as leader in Māori HR
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa was awarded the prestigious Mana Tangata Award at the 2025 NZ HR Excellence Awards on Thursday 27 February in Tāmaki Makaurau.
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06 March 2025
A kaiako who built more than a course
When Peter Waaka arrived in Queenstown many years ago, with a career spanning government work, hotel management, and Māori development teaching wasn’t on his radar. But life has a way of leading us in unexpected directions, and for Peter, that was helping tauira turn their business ideas into reality.
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24 February 2025
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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13 February 2025
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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07 February 2025
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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29 January 2025
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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23 January 2025
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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13 December 2024
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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09 December 2024
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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06 December 2024
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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4 December 2024
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.