Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiārangi
Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiārangi is unique in the tertiary sector of New Zealand, it is the only wānanga that delivers programmes from foundation studies through to Doctor of Philosophy. Awanuiārangi was formally established by Ngāti Awa on 11 February 1992.
ABOUT TE WHARE WANANGA O AWANUIĀRANGI
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi (Awanuiārangi) is one of three wānanga with statutory recognition under section 268 of the Education and Training Act 2020.
Awanuiārangi was formally established by Ngāti Awa on 11 February 1992. This connection with Ngāti Awa has been maintained over the past 30 years, reflected in members of Ngāti Awa appointed to the Council and Te Toi Apārangi.
The main campus of Awanuiārangi is in Whakatāne. Communities can also access educational opportunities through additional campuses in Te Tai Tokerau (Whangārei) and Tāmaki Makaurau (Manukau, Auckland), and through marae and community networks throughout the country.
The strategic intent of Awanuiārangi gives effect to its character as reflected in its organisational vision, mission and values (Ngā Uara). This direction is driven by, and actively supports, a distinct Māori worldview aligned to the needs and aspirations of tauira, whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori. Awanuiārangi is the only wānanga that delivers programmes from foundation studies through to the Doctorate.
