Māori student support

At AUT we’re dedicated to the success of our Māori students. We offer a range of services and activities to support you during your studies here. These include:

Learning mentors who can help you settle in and support you with your studies
‘Whānau spaces’ – areas you can meet others, relax or study on campus
Māori student support teams on each campus who can help with questions and advice on personal and study topics

Contact us before you come to AUT

If you want to find out more before you come here, contact one of the team to talk about the support we offer.

Hariata Mareroa

(Ngā Puhi, Te Rarawa)
Te Kaiwhakahaere (Manager)
City Campus, WB 214
+64 9 921 9790
hariata.mareroa@aut.ac.nz

Margaret Mehana

(Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Kuri, Te Aupouri)
Takawaenga Māori (Māori Liaison Student Advisor)
City Campus, WB 217; South Campus, Level 1, MB Building
+64 9 921 9903
margaret.mehana@aut.ac.nz

Talia Wiapo

(Ngāti Whātua, Ngai Tahuhu)
Takawaenga Māori (Māori Liaison Student Advisor)
City Campus, WB217
+64 9 921 9569
talia.wiapo@aut.ac.nz

Trent Dallas

(Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Raukawa)
Takawaenga Māori (Māori Liaison Student Advisor)
North Campus, AS206
+64 9 921 9325
trent.dallas@aut.ac.nz

The gateway to AUT: our marae

Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae is a whānau, cultural and spiritual centre. Located on the City Campus, it welcomes the diverse cultures at AUT.

Our marae: Ngā Wai o Horotiu

Great graduatesJohn PelasioGraphic Designer, NZMEMaster of Arts
Bachelor of Communication StudiesChoosing to study at AUT was easy, says John Pelasio who completed a Bachelor of Communication Studies, followed by a Master of Arts in Māori Development.Choosing to study at AUT was an easy decision, says John Pelasio who completed a Bachelor of Communication Studies, followed by a Master of Arts in Māori Development. The broad nature of the communications degree is a sound foundation for many careers, says John who is now a graphic designer at integrated media company NZME.

Great graduatesMakere CarrollConsultant, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, AureconBachelor of Communication StudiesShe wanted a career that focuses on building relationships, says AUT alumna Makere Carroll who is now a communications and stakeholder engagement consultant.She wanted a career that focuses on building relationships, says communication studies alumna Makere Carroll who is now a communications and stakeholder engagement consultant. Her Intercultural Communication class was particularly eye-opening for Makere. Another highlight for her was the support she received from AUT’s Māori student support team, says Makere who received a Significant Student Scholarship to study at AUT.

Great graduatesEden MoreReporter, Te Manu Korihi, Radio New ZealandBachelor of Maori Development - Maori MediaShe hopes to be a role model for young Māori, says AUT alumna Eden More who completed a Māori media degree and is now a reporter for Radio New Zealand.She hopes to be a role model for young Māori, says AUT alumna Eden More who is now a reporter for Radio New Zealand. She frequently draws on the knowledge and skills she gained during her studies for her work now, Eden says.

Great graduatesBrooke HurndellCommunications Advisor, Moana New ZealandBachelor of Communication StudiesShe loves telling inspirational stories, says Brooke Hurndell who is a communications advisor at Moana New Zealand, the largest Māori-owned seafood company.She loves telling inspirational stories, says Brooke Hurndell who is a communications advisor at Moana New Zealand, the largest Māori-owned seafood company. As the daughter of a journalist, Brooke grew up in the newsroom; a world that always intrigued her. AUT prepares students well for the changing world, the communications alumna says.

Great graduatesHinengarangi MakoareBachelor of ScienceWorking with the environment is her goal, says Hinengarangi Makoare who is studying a Bachelor of Science in Applied Conservation and Geospatial Science.Working with the environment is her goal, says Hinengarangi Makoare who is studying a Bachelor of Science in Applied Conservation and Geospatial Science.

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