Wintec Māori and Pacific

30/03/2026

Keep Going Event at City Campus
Location: C4Love
Come through whānau — we’re still vibing 🎤✨
Karaoke’s on, wraps ready to fill your puku, kōrero flowing.
Sing a tune or just come chill 🤎
Here ‘til 1pm.

24/03/2026

Calling all ROTOKAURI CAMPUS students

Feeling the pressure this semester?
Come through and catch up with our Kaiaawhina in a relaxed space.

Check the poster for time & location.
Bring a mate or just bring yourself.

Keep Going. You got this.

24/03/2026

Calling all CITY CAMPUS students 📣

Feeling the pressure this semester?
Come through catch up with our Kaiaawhina in a chilled space to grab a break, have a kōrero, and connect.

Check the poster for time & location.
Bring a mate or just bring yourself.

Keep Going. We’re here with you....

18/02/2026

E whakaaro nui ana e tai mā.
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the flooding in Ōtorohanga, especially our students and their whānau.

Wishing you strength as the community navigates the clean‑up and recovery.

Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui.

18/12/2025

Anō te pai te āhuareka te noho tahi a te teina me te tuakana i te whakaaro kotahi. Whakanuia 😊👏🏾👏🏾

10/12/2025

08/12/2025

🌟Te Huinga o te Tangata SEM 1 2026 🌟

We are excited to announce the continued programme of Te Huinga o te Tangata Project – a transformative 6-month health bridging programme starting Feb 2026.

Our next Information Evening is: Monday 15th December 2025.

This New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4 qualification) kaupapa Māori initiative is designed to help uri of Tainui Waka pathway into health careers, including:
✅ Bachelor of Midwifery
✅ Bachelor of Nursing
✅ Bachelor of Physiotherapy
✅ Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
✅ Bachelor of Sports & Exercise Science

📅 First Info Session Date: 5:30pm Monday, 15th December 2025
🏪Location: Wintec Campus Hub - Tainui Room
📍 Waikato Marae-based and Hamilton campus-based learning
💰 Course fees covered through MPTT funding, Wintec manawhenua scholarships (conditions apply) & Te Nehenehenui education grants
🔗 Register your interest via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/fGHQPKVzwd

Take the first step toward improving health outcomes for our whānau, hapū, and iwi. Your participation will contribute to creating culturally responsive care for our communities.

🚨 Spaces are limited! Don’t miss out!

26/11/2025

🌿Ngā Mana Whenua o Te Kōpū Mania o Kirikiriroa🌿

This week we came together for our final Ngā Manu Taupunga hui with our Mana Whenua. It was a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate what we’ve achieved together this year, and to look ahead at the opportunities still to come.

Around the table were representatives of Ngāti Maahanga, Waikato Tainui, Te Nehenehenui | Maniapoto, Ngāti Wairere, alongside Te Wai Collins (Pouārahi Māori) and the Tiriti Partnerships & Māori Success Directorate (including MAU MPTT & Rangahau). Our Operations Lead, Warwick Pitts also joined discussions. The kōrero was rich with insights and aspirations, reminding us of the strength that comes from walking alongside each other in partnership.

Highlights from 2025:

🌀521 learners supported through MPTT — each one building skills and futures in vocational pathways
🌀The first-year pilot of ‘Te Huinga o Te Tangata’ a Manawhenua Health Pathways programme, delivered to a high standard and already taking small but important steps toward bridging parity in hauora
🌀Three Kawenata partnership pathways established between Te Kuratini o Waikato, Wintec, and Manawhenua, setting a strong tūāpapa for the future in the Waikato region.

This mahi has been possible through the trust and openess of our iwi and hapū along with the commitment of the Wintec organisation towards, Te Tiriti and Mana Ōrite. This ongoing work is championed through the strategic direction of Wintec, ELT, TeUrikore Biddle, and the Strategy, Performance & Enterprise team. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful hoa haere, Hiria Lynne Cameron, for her invaluable support.

As Te Kuratini o Waikato | Wintec prepares to stand again as an independent organisation, Manawhenua aspirations reaffirmed at this hui give us confidence in meaningful Tiriti relationships that actively shape pathways for Māori success and success for all ākonga in vocational education and employment.

29/08/2025

E te iwi, we can’t wait to see you ALL at Koroneihana 👑💚 so here’s what you need to know before you arrive:

🔹 Road Closures: in front of the marae from 7am to 7pm daily
🔹 Public Parking: George St + Manaaki House (off River Rd)
🔹 Accessible Parking: via Kimikimi, show mobility card
🔹 Kaimahi Parking: by Whareroa riverbank
🔹 Bus Drop Offs: on River Rd next to Kimikimi
🔹 Bring cash: for the Tiitii Tent + kawhe kart
🔹 Koha Office: in Rourouiti

Friendly reminders ☺️
📱keep your phone in your pocket during poowhiri
🫶🏽 PLEASE be patient + listen to our Wardens
🚗 we recommend carpooling
🌱 no parking on lawns or driveways

Let’s park smart, safe and stress free so everyone can enjoy Koroneihana together 👑💚

29/08/2025

Te Koroneihana Tuatahi o Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po

The people of Tainui Waka and Iwi across the motu are preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of the Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po at Turangawaewae Marae next week.

Te Arikinui was crowned the Maaori monarch after the death of her father, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII one year ago, and she has been in a state of mourning since then.

Kiingitanga spokesperson, Rukumoana Schaafhausen, said there is great anticipation and excitement about the Koroneihana celebrations for Te Arikinui who is the eighth monarch since the establishment of the Kiingitanga movement in 1858.

She said: “Te Arikinui will celebrate the life and legacy of her late father and reaffirm his vision of Kotahitanga. Guided by the values inherited from her parents and her tuupuna, Te Arikinui is acutely aware of the challenges facing te iwi Maaori in a rapidly changing world.

“Empowering rangatahi, strengthening whaanau resilience, and upholding Mana Motuhake are important aspirations for Te Arikinui.”

As is custom, the first two days of Koroneihana will be dedicated to remembering loved ones who have died in the past year - ngaa kawe mate o Tainui waka and ngaa kawe mate o te motu.

Day three – Thursday 4 September 2025 - will acknowledge the historical and enduring whanaungatanga connections between Kiingitanga and the Pacific nations. Pacific leaders attending Koroneihana include:
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HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala, Tonga

Kaumaiti Nui Travel Tou Ariki, High Chief and President of the House of Ariki, Cook Islands

HRH Ariki Teriihinoiatua Pomare, Tahiti

HRH Prince Quentin Kuhio Kawananakoa and HRH Prince Riley Kawananakoa, Hawaii

Na Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua ko Lau, Tui Lau - Ratu Tevita Lutunauga Kapaiwai Uluilakeba Mara - Paramount Chief and traditional leader, Province of Lau, Fiji.

Government and political party leaders will also be among those attending on day three.

Day four – Friday 5 September 2025 - is Te Raa Koroneihana o Te Arikinui, the anniversary of her rising up one year ago. Te Arikinui will deliver her kauwhau to the motu - her first as Te Arikinui - at 12.30pm.

Further Koroneihana highlights include:

The arrival of Te Ara Maurei, the jawbone of a bull s***m whale which died and was washed ashore in 2016. Originally intended as a gift for the late Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu from the eight iwi of Te Tauihu, the kauae was gifted to Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po earlier this year. It has resided in Nelson since then to await the Koroneihana.

The formal handing over of the mauri of Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival from Te Kaahui Maunga to Waikato who will host the next festival in 2027.

Each afternoon session of Koroneihana will feature kapa haka performances from groups representing other iwi and Tainui waka, and entertainment.

A free outdoor concert starting 3pm Friday afternoon and Saturday 6 September 2025 will close out Koroneihana celebrations.

Te Koroneihana Tuatahi o Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po

Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 September 2025, Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaaruawaahia.

24/07/2025

Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia orāna, Bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālo ni, Fakatalofa atu, Mauri, Halo olgeta, Halo olaketa, Ia orana, Aloha

Your Pathway to Ownership: Shared Equity in the Waikato for Our Pacific Families

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