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

Showcasing Māori research in Te Reo

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development

The Ngā Hua a Tāne-te-Wānanga held during AUT’s Research Week – Te Wiki Rangahau showcased Māori Research in te reo Māori.

@AUTMAORI a creative force

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development

The desire to make te reo Māori seen and heard drives the team behind the successful @AUTMAORI Instagram page to post as often as they can.

Launch of the online “Dictionary of the Māori Language of Rarotonga” at Te Ipukarea Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology, for Cook Islands Language Week

Launch of Online Rarotongan Dictionary

Language and culture

Te Ipukarea Research Institute has partnered with the Cook Islands Language project to launch an online dictionary for Cook Island Māori.

Winners from AUT Law School posing for picture.

Top prizes for AUT Māori law students

Law

Two AUT law students took out the top awards at the recent Hui-ā-Tauira, an inaugural event run by Tūmatakahuki | National Māori Law Students' Association.

Meet some of our Māori students

Monique Oyagawa

Ngāi Tahu, Samoan, Japanese, European

There have been many pinch-me moments since she joined Remix Magazine in 2021 as part of her AUT business workplace experience, says Monique Oyagawa.

Rylee Sturm

Ngāti Kahungunu Ki te Wairoa

She knew she wanted a career in health, says Rylee Sturm who came to AUT to study physiotherapy and plans to become a musculoskeletal physiotherapist.

Ivy Lyden-Hancy

Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wairere, Samoa (Falefā), Tonga (Vava’u)

She would like to see more Māori in the academic field, especially as lecturers, says Ivy Lyden-Hancy who is studying a Bachelor of Arts in History and Māori Media.

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.

Kenza Taele

Samoan, New Zealand European, Ngāi Tahu

She has long been interested in sport physiotherapy, says Kenza Taele, a passionate netballer and Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) student.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manaia Butler

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whatua, Te Whakatōhea

She chose her degree to hone the innate leadership skills she inherited from her tupuna, says Manaia Butler who is studying a Bachelor of Business.

Anna Matthews

Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Tuwharetoa

Her plan is to work in an intensive care unit as a registered nurse in Tāmaki Makaurau, says Anna Matthews who is completing a Master of Nursing Science.

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.

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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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

Te Pou Māori - Māori Student Support

Te Pou Māori are a kaupapa driven support service dedicated to walking alongside ākonga Māori throughout their journey at AUT.

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.

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

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

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.

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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