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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.
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2 December 2024
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa appoints Evie O’Brien as new Chief Executive
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is pleased to announce the appointment of Evie O’Brien (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Maniapoto) as its new chief executive.
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26 November 2024
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa backing our future stars
On Saturday, the 34th Trillian Trust Māori Sports Awards will be held at Mercury Baypark Arena in Mount Maunganui and for the sixth year, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is continuing its sponsorship of the Te Tamāhine-ā-Papatūānuku, the junior sportswoman award.
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25 November 2024
Recognition for Rangahau at Royal Society Te Apārangi Awards
2 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa researchers have been recognised at the Royal Society Te Apārangi and the Health Research Council of New Zealand awards this week.
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20 November 2024
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa unveils new programmes to strengthen Māori culture and language.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is excited to announce the launch of two innovative programmes aimed at preserving and revitalising te reo Māori and nurturing cultural heritage: Te Tohu Reo Rumaki and Te Tohu Tiaki Taonga.