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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.