Te Whatu Kairangi celebrates outstanding tertiary educators who are making a difference to learners, their whānau and communities.
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Since 2007, the awards have celebrated over 250 outstanding tertiary educators.
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Te Whatu Kairangi 2023 | Information Sessions
Find out how to make a strong nomination and get answers to any questions you have about Te Whatu Kairangi 2023. You’ll hear from Ako Aotearoa, judging panellists and past recipients of the awards in these one-hour, online sessions.
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2022 Te Whatu Kairangi Awardees announced
Nine awardees have been announced today for the inaugural Te Whatu Kairangi 2022 – Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Awards.
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Veterinary educator announced as Prime Minister’s Educator of the Year for 2022
Associate Professor Carolyn Gates from Massey University was yesterday named the Prime Minister’s Educator of the Year 2022 in the online Te Whatu Kairangi | Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Awards ceremony.