Graduation 2026
Graduation 2026
Graduation is a celebration of months of hard mahi and sacrifice. Every year, whānau, friends and representatives of the wider community of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi come together to acknowledge the achievements of our graduates.
Celebrating our tauira and their tohu is an opportunity to reflect on the path walked to get to where we are today, and to look to the future with hope. Reaching this milestone is a cause of great pride for our graduates who have worked immensely hard to achieve their goals. It is also an acknowledgement of the people in their corner – their whānau and loved ones – who walked alongside them throughout this journey.
Event Details
Thursday 30 April 2026: Pōwhiri
| 2:30pm |
Assemble for Pōwhiri At Te Mānuka Tūtahi marae, Whakatāne. |
| 3:00pm |
Pōwhiri/welcome Paramanawa/Kai Ōhari - refreshments to follow. |
Friday 01 May 2026: Graduation Day
| 8:10am - 8:45am |
Assemble for Shuttle Shuttle buses provided from Mataatua Street. |
| 09:30am |
Gown and Town Hīkoi Procession will leave from Mitchell Park Reserve to Mataatua Street. |
| 10:30am |
Graduand line up for procession Graduands meet at Mataatua Street for designated programme signs. |
| 11:15am |
Order of Ceremony Assemble into procession order and proceed onto marae. |
| 3:00pm (Approx) |
Hākari |
Wet weather notice: Please note, in the event of wet weather, a decision will be made on the morning of Graduation day as to whether the Gown and Town Hīkoi will proceed. If the hīkoi is cancelled, the programme of the day will adjust, and the ceremony will start earlier. Please keep an eye on student communications, the website and/or our social media channels so that you can stay informed.
Whakapā mai/Contact us
For enquiries regarding Graduation please contact us