Māori at AG飞禽走兽电子

Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau – AG飞禽走兽电子 plays a critical role in shaping Aotearoa New Zealand, and has undergone a transformational journey towards aligning with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

In this section you can see stories of our staff and students at AG飞禽走兽电子, and discover the positive impact our work is making across Aotearoa.

News from AG飞禽走兽电子’s Māori whānau

Schools Partnership Programme launched

AG飞禽走兽电子 recently launched itsSchools Partnership Programme, Iti kōpara to provide pathways to higher education for priority Māori and Pasifika learners.

The flap over DEI: woke, or just awake?

Business

Ella Henry says she is happy to be called “woke”, because it means she is wide awake, aware of efforts to increase social injustice and racial disha...

AG飞禽走兽电子 builds on the success of Te Aronui Framework

AG飞禽走兽电子 has built upon the success of its groundbreaking Te Aronui framework with the appointment of Professor Meihana Durie in a new role, Te Toi Aronui.

Auspicious start to inaugural law course

Law

Dean of AG飞禽走兽电子 Law School, Ahorangi Professor Khylee Quince welcomed nearly 300 students to the first lecture on tikanga Māori and Aotearoa NZ’s legal system...

Meet some of our Māori students

Ella Rea-Rankin

Ngāti Maniapoto

She has a particular interest in developing her knowledge of child psychology, says Ella Rea-Rankin who completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Children and Learning.

Connor Winiata

Ngāti Ranginui

Computing is an innovative, versatile and creative industry with skills that are in high demand in a wide range of industries, says Connor Winiata.

Amy McMillan

Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi

Amy McMillan says she would highly recommend the Bachelor of Health Science in Perioperative Practice to other students interested the theatre environment.

Astrid Whiteside

Ngāi Tahu

Studying Māori media provides an opportunity to explore a variety of works from the Pacific, says Astrid Whitside who is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts.

Arana Rakena

狈驳ā辫耻丑颈

What he loves most about teaching is that he can contribute to the local rōpū and iwi, says Arana Rakena who now works as a teacher at Rosmini College.

Manawaru Broughton

Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Te Aitanga a Mahaki

His dream is to start his own business one day, says Manawaru Broughton who is studying finance, international business, and entrepreneurship and innovation.

Yvaan Hapuku-Lambert

Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa, Tainui

He was proud to be a part of the sought-after graduate programme at Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa, says sport and recreation alumnus Yvaan Hapuku-Lambert.

Longo Matangi

Ngā Rauru, Tongan

She loves making a positive difference to Māori and Pacific communities, says Longo Matangi who completed a Bachelor of Health Science in Health Management in mid-2024.

Ashlee Tulloch

Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Tuwharetoa

The energy at the Olympics is electric and addictive, says Ashlee Tulloch whose broadcasting career has seen her working for organisations like olympics.com.

Kahlen Gray

Samoa, Ngai Tūhoe

She felt nervous about starting university, says Kahlen Gray who began her AG飞禽走兽电子 journey by with UniPrep before starting her Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching).

Maia Smith

Ngāti Kahungunu

Deciding what to study at university was easy, says Maia Smith who completed degrees in conflict resolution & human resource management and employment relations.

Ulima Tofi

Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Maniapoto, Tufulele, Vaipuna

His time at AG飞禽走兽电子 shaped his passion for Māori and Pacific communities, says Ulima Tofi who completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and a Master of Health Practice.

Louis Hartley

Te Atiawa (Taranaki)

He loves that it’s his job to be informed, says Louis Hartley who studied a degree in public relations and now works for GRC Partners + Porter Novelli.

Briar Leith

Ngāti Kahungunu

International relations have always fascinated her, says Briar Leith who studied a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a minor in Public Relations.

Norrissalee Ngatai-Harbour

Ngāruahine, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Hineuru

AG飞禽走兽电子 is very supportive throughout your studies, says Norrissalee Ngatai-Harbour who is studying environmental science, biodiversity conservation and geospatial science.

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The gateway to AG飞禽走兽电子: our marae

Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae can be hired for community use. Located on the City Campus, it welcomes the diverse cultures at AG飞禽走兽电子.

Our marae: Ngā Wai o Horotiu

Tautoko: Support for Māori students

Pou Māori – Māori Centre is an iwi Māori-focused support service that partners with ākonga Māori to provide support.

Māori student support

Māori research and faculty groups at AG飞禽走兽电子

You can find Maori research projects and teaching across AG飞禽走兽电子, including the following research and faculty groups:

Eke Tangaroa: programme for Māori and Pacific early career academics

Eke Tangaroa is a unique programme designed to increase the number of Māori and Pacific academics at AG飞禽走兽电子 by appointing early career academics and supporting them to establish research-active academic careers.

Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae is a whānau, cultural and spiritual centre, located on the City Campus

Inside AG飞禽走兽电子’s Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae

Our staff are passionate about seeing students succeed

Students outside Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae

Te Ara Poutama’s Professor Paul Moon is widely recognised as an expert on Treaty of Waitangi related issues

Te Ara Poutama’s Professor Paul Moon is widely recognised as an expert on Te Tiriti o Waitangi related issues

FIND YOUR GREATNESS

Office of Māori Advancement

The Office of Māori Advancement works closely with AG飞禽走兽电子 Māori staff, students and the wider community in advising and implementing Mātauranga Māori kaupapa throughout AG飞禽走兽电子.

AG飞禽走兽电子’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau – AG飞禽走兽电子 has undergone a transformational journey towards aligning with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As a Crown entity, AG飞禽走兽电子 has a duty to actively promote and protect Tiriti rights and develop education settings that reflect Māori-Crown relationships.

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Read more about what it’s like to study at AG飞禽走兽电子, get practical information about what to expect from university study and hear from other Māori students at AG飞禽走兽电子.

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