Dr Ēnoka Murphy
Prime Minister’s Educator of the Year Award 2023
An outstanding te reo Māori advocate and educator, showcasing leadership and expertise in teaching, impacting academia and community, while embodying mātauranga Māori values.
"A rangatira for Te Ao Māori”
View ProfileHuia Tomlins-Jahnke, Mari Ropata-Te Hei, Nadell Karatea-Kokiri, Hona Black, Te Rina (Krystal) Warren and Rahera Filiata
Te Whatu Kairangi Award | Kaupapa Māori Group
This esteemed group drives kura kaupapa Māori and Mātauranga Māori, embodying community expertise and global Indigenous education leadership.
"World class educators honouring Te Tiriti"
View ProfileFiloi Genevieve Togiaso
Te Whatu Kairangi Award | Le Moana Mua
Exemplary educator using Pacific culture, reflection, and lived experiences to empower learners and drive educational change.
“Powerful educator and leader of Pacific learners”
View ProfileVijay Pillay
Te Whatu Kairangi Award | Le Moana Mua
Dedicated Pacific healthcare tutor at New Zealand Skills and Education College, embodying a holistic teaching approach rooted in the Fonofale model to create a nurturing cultural environment for Pasific students' success.
"A phenomenal educator helping Pasific learners to dream big"
View ProfileAra | Te Pūkenga – Awanui Collaboration
Te Whatu Kairangi Group Award
This collaboration improved pre-analytical technician training, enhancing staff skills, learner experiences, recruitment, and sector recognition.
"Educator/Industry partnership is an exemplar for others"
View ProfileCELS191 Teaching Team
Te Whatu Kairangi Group Award
This team shines in tertiary biology education, fostering inclusivity, supporting diverse needs, achieving student success, and nurturing future educators and diverse demonstrators.
"National leaders in tertiary biology education"
View ProfileDr Anna High
Te Whatu Kairangi Award
A passionate mindfulness advocate in education, enhancing student wellbeing and achievement, creating an inclusive classroom, and sharing her expertise through publications and presentations for a lasting impact.
"Leading student health and wellbeing in law education"
View ProfileProfessor Philippa Martin
Te Whatu Kairangi Award
Achieved inclusive transformation in male-dominated field, fostering equity via leadership, including Eng ME! mentoring, inspiring female students, and advocating engineering diversity.
"Transforming engineering education for student, institution and community benefit"
View ProfileMelanie Wall
Te Whatu Kairangi Award
Noted for innovative teaching, cultivating engagement through relational methods, leadership in curriculum, and promoting Māori knowledge, highlighting significant educational contributions.
"Relationships key for this innovative leader"
View ProfileCraig Goodhue
Te Whatu Kairangi Award
A dedicated vocational educator, prioritising next-gen leaders through comprehensive learning, promoting industry stability, supporting student growth, and providing personalised experiences.
"A jewel in the school’s crown"
View ProfileAssociate Professor Kate Schick
Te Whatu Kairangi Award
Successfully transformed university into inclusive hub, fostering deep learning through relational pedagogy, 'micro-communities,' and support, earning recognition for transformative teaching.
“Inclusion and community at the heart of Kate’s practice”
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