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Māori at AUT

AUT has a strong and important relationship with Māori, which honours the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. This commitment is reflected in the educational, social and philosophical culture of AUT.

News from AUT’s Māori whānau

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Is there such thing as Māori science?

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
The short answer to the question of whether there is such a thing as Māori science is: “It depends”. 
11 appointees to the Eke Tangaroa programme standing in front of AUT's wharenui.

Nurturing Māori and Pacific academics

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
A pōwhiri and celebration event was recently held for appointees to AUT's Eke Tangaroa programme for Māori and Pacific early career academics.
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Health leaders hail “impactful” study

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A government working group is hailing new AUT research as insightful, applicable, and impactful.

‘I wanted to learn first-hand'

Communication studies
Language revitalisation expert Dr Richard Henne-Ochoa, of Indiana University’s American Indian Studies Research Institute, on visiting Te Ipukarea
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Meet some of our Māori students

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Terence Pohatu Waikite Thornton Apiata

Tuhoe, Ngati Awa, Te Whakatohea, Ngāpuhi
Seeing the progression for patients is rewarding, says Terence Pohatu Waikite Thornton Apiata who is now a physiotherapist at the Waikato District Health Board.
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Tyler Irving

Whakatōhea, Ngāti Ira, Ngai Tama
For Bachelor of Science in Chemistry student Tyler Irving, the people she has met throughout her studies are one of the highlights of her time at AUT.
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Kathleen Tereina Nelson

Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa, Ngāti Whatua, Clan Crawford
More research and action are needed on Māori perspectives on trauma-informed care and positive health gains for Māori, says Kathleen Tereina Nelson.
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Ella Martin

Ngāpuhi, Ngai Tahu
Deciding to come to AUT for her studies was easy, says Ella Martin who completed a Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design with a minor in sustainability.
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Jordan O’Connell

Ngāti Porou
He loves applying his skills to make a difference to people’s wellbeing, says health sciences alumnus Jordan O’Connell who works at Speights Podiatry.
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Annalise Taylor

Taranaki (Ngā Mahanga)
Research has always been her passion, says Annalise Taylor who is currently completing a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science.
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Yvaan Hapuku-Lambert

Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa, Tainui
He is 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.
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Awhiora Winmill-Nia Nia

Ngāti Kahungunu, Tuhoe, Tongan
Deciding to become a midwife was easy, says Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) alumna Awhiora Winmill-Nia Nia who is now a midwife at Middlemore Hospital.
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Kerrin Leoni

Ngaitakoto, Ngāti Kuri, Ngāti Paoa
Māori development alumna Kerrin Leoni, the founder of not-for-profit organisation Mana Aroha, is inspiring Māori and Pacific students to broaden their horizons.
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Taria Hebden

Ngāpuhi, Tainui
As a nurse she is able to create positive change, says AUT nursing alumna Taria Hebden who now works in primary healthcare in a general practice clinic.
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Matangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-Francis

Te Arawa, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Maniapoto
He was inspired by the vision of AUT’s architecture programmes, says Master of Architecture (Professional) student Matangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-Francis.
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Ella Rea-Rankin

Ngāti Maniapoto
She has a particular interest in developing her knowledge of child psychology, says Ella Rea-Rankin who is studying psychology, and children and learning.
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Jamee Miles

Te Arawa
Law is something she has always been interested in, says Jamee Miles who is expecting to graduate with her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in March.
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Maia Hemara-Tylden

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rangi
She wanted to develop the skills to support her people, says Maia Hemara-Tylden who completed a Bachelor of Arts in Māori Development with a minor in Education.
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Levi Taipari Farrell

Ngāi Te Rangi
Studying law was an easy decision for him, says Levi Taipari Farrell who graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in early 2021 and now works for Duncan Cotterill.
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The gateway to AUT: our marae

Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae can be hired for community use. Located on the City Campus, it welcomes the diverse cultures at AUT.

Our marae: Ngā Wai o Horotiu

Tautoko: Support for Māori students

At AUT we offer a range of services and activities to support our Māori students during their studies.

Māori student support

Māori research and faculty groups at AUT

You can find Maori research projects and teaching across AUT, 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 AUT by appointing early career academics and supporting them to establish research-active academic careers.

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Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae is a whānau, cultural and spiritual centre, located on the City Campus
Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae is a whānau, cultural and spiritual centre, located on the City Campus
Inside AUT’s Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae
Inside AUT’s Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae
Our staff are passionate about seeing students succeed
Our staff are passionate about seeing students succeed
Students outside Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae
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 Treaty of Waitangi related issues
 
 
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Office of Māori Advancement

The Office of Māori Advancement works closely with AUT Māori staff, students and the wider community in advising and implementing Mātauranga Māori kaupapa throughout AUT.

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AUT’s commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi

The important partnership AUT has with Māori honours the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is integral to the educational, social and philosophical culture of AUT.

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Read more about what it’s like to study at AUT, get practical information about what to expect from university study and hear from other Māori students at AUT.

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