In our Partner’s words – Ara Institute of Canterbury
Founding partner, Ara Institute of Canterbury
"Te Papa Hauora, our Health Precinct, brings together clinical practice, research and innovation in one dynamic, exciting place – which gives our students a powerful advantage as they prepare for and launch their healthcare careers."
Darren Mitchell, Regional Executive Director, Ara Institute of Canterbury and Te Papa Hauora Advisory Council representative.
Key partnership
Ara Institute of Canterbury is the leading health sector training provider in the South Island.
While it focuses on quality undergraduate programmes, Ara also provides some graduate and postgraduate training and research opportunities.
Ara nursing, midwifery and medical imaging students train at Manawa, the Health Precinct’s flagship building. The purpose-built facility, located next to Christchurch Hospital, allows students to learn from established health professionals and seamlessly combine classroom learning with practical clinical experiences at Christchurch Hospital. They have the use of high-tech simulation environments and modern facilities, and work alongside professionals and potential employers.
The Manawa facility is shared with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Waitaha and the University of Canterbury, creating opportunities for staff and students to innovate and collaborate with professionals from these organisations.
Ara’s participation in Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct strengthens existing health sector relationships and supports the expansion of nursing and allied health programmes. This connection enables Ara to incorporate healthcare innovations into education, ensuring that graduates are work-ready and prepared to serve the Canterbury community.
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Our Partners
Te Papa Hauora is a strategic partnership between Canterbury’s major tertiary education and health institutions, working together with representation from Ngāi Tūāhuriri. These institutional anchors recognise that collectivising their interests in the Canterbury health system creates a range of opportunities for collaboration and innovation.