60th National Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competitions Te Wānanga o Raukawa was honoured to stand alongside the next generation of Māori leaders as one of the sponsors of the 60th National Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competitions, held in Whanganui from 16–18 September. As part of our commitment to nurturing mātauranga and leadership, we offered Karahipi Mātauranga – Te Wānanga o Raukawa Scholarships to the winners of two prestigious categories: Te Rāwhiti Īhaka (Junior Māori) Pei Te Hurinui Jones...

About Kiriona Hapeta and her journey as a student in the Poutuarongo Toiora Whānau programme at Te Wānanga o Raukawa.

About Wiremu Mokomoko, a kaikōkiri at Te Wānanga o Raukawa

Asia Pacific Women’s 84+kgs Powerlifting Champion Riria Ropata on the podium with the Tino Rangatira flag 28 July 2025 Riria Ropata, pūkenga for the Poutuarongo Kawa Oranga programme - Bachelor of Health Promotion, Sport and Exercise Science at Te Wānanga o Raukawa has come away with gold again. Earlier this month – 5-13 July 2025 Riria competed at the Asian African Pacific Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships held in Himeji, Japan. There she competed in the women’s 84+kgs weight class...

About Soraya Ruakere-Forbes, a 2025 Poutuarongo Kaitiakitanga Pūtaiao student and her studies at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Also, about her environmental work.

E kore au e ngaro, he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea. Te Wānanga o Raukawa (TWoR) is honoured to announce a momentous milestone in their journey. Dr Mereana Selby (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Huia, Ngāti Porou) has been appointed as Te Amokapua, the newly elected Chair of Te Mana Whakahaere (TMW), the governing board of Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Dr Selby’s return to a leadership role marks a powerful reaffirmation of their unwavering commitment to iwi-led education, the advancement of mātauranga Māori,...