Māori at AUT

Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau – AUT 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 AUT, and discover the positive impact our work is making across Aotearoa.

News from AUT’s Māori whānau

Matariki art resource pack

Matariki art a koha from AUT Pou Māori

Art and design
This year’s free Matariki art, from Auckland University of Technology, features work by Bachelor of Design tauira Te Awanui a Rangi Teresa Clark.
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AUT releases 5th annual Pay Gaps report

Measuring progress towards a diverse, fair and inclusive workplace
Rangitoto Island forms a backdrop to the wave-cut platform off Achilles Point, Auckland.

Panel discussion: Auckland’s volcanoes 

Art and design
A panel discussion on 29 May at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will explore the volcanoes and lava caves of Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Trailblazer at AUT AI Collaboration

AUT hosted renowned video designer, Maru Nihoniho, at a livestreamed event held in collaboration with the Science Gallery at the University of Melbourne.
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Meet some of our Māori students

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Shannel Yorke

Tapuika, Ngāpuhi
Her drive to pursue a career in oral health started when she was little, says Shannel Yorke who is now an oral health therapist at Te Manu Toroa Kaupapa Māori Dental Services.
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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.
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Kalen Chase

Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāphui, Taranaki Tuturu
Teaching has always been a passion of his, says Bachelor of Education alumnus Kalen Chase who now works as a teacher at Manurewa Intermediate School.
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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.
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Ulima Tofi

Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Maniapoto, Tufulele, Vaipuna
His time at AUT 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.
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Ashley Groves

Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi
What she loves most about her role is connecting with others and represent the business in meaningful ways, says Ashley Groves who works at Fletcher Building.
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Emma Hetaraka

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wharara
She has always been interested in showcasing Māori culture on the big screen, says Emma Hetaraka who is studying Māori media, Māori development and te reo Māori.
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Nikkolas Diehl

Te Rarawa
Every day is a fun learning experience, says Nikkolas Diehl who now works at Masterspec, New Zealand's leading provider of digital construction information.
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Ella Cook

Ngāti Ruanui, Taranaki Iwi, Ngāpuhi
She has enjoyed how industry focused AUT is, says Ella Cook who completed a Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design and is now enrolled in a Master of Design.
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Jasmine Amohia

Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpāparangi, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Maru, Cambodian, Indian
Aviation is an everlastingly interesting industry, says Jasmine Amohia who is now part of Air New Zealand’s popular digital graduate programme.
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Hamish Berry

Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi
Creating, crafting and designing are things he has always enjoyed, says Hamish Berry who is studying communication design and Māori media.
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Keegan Pook

Ngāti Whātua
Achieving great outcomes for patients makes the job rewarding, says sports podiatrist Keegan Pook who has worked extensively with elite New Zealand sports teams.
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Arana Rakena

Ngāpuhi
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.
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Norrissalee Ngatai-Harbour

Ngāruahine, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Hineuru
AUT is very supportive throughout your studies, says Norrissalee Ngatai-Harbour who is studying environmental science, biodiversity conservation and geospatial science.
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Hope Manaakitia Korewha

Ngāpuhi, Niuean
She loves art, says Hope Manaakitia Korewha who is now in the final year of her Bachelor of Visual Arts Te Tohu Paetahi mō Toi Ataata.
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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

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 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 Te Tiriti o Waitangi related issues

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 Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau – AUT has undergone a transformational journey towards aligning with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As a Crown entity, AUT 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 AUT, get practical information about what to expect from university study and hear from other Māori students at AUT.

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