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, you can contact one of the team to talk about the support we offer. Find contact details and team information on our student website, Student Hub Online.

Te Tari Takawaenga Māori - Māori Student Support (student website)

Mackenzie Blucher
Eden Wairua-Orme
Makere Carroll
Awhiora Winmill-Nia Nia
Sueann Wichman-Yukich
Mackenzie Blucher
Great graduatesMackenzie BlucherGraduate Policy Advisor, Community and Social Policy, Auckland CouncilBachelor of Arts
Bachelor of LawsShe has always had a strong sense of justice, says Mackenzie Blucher who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.She has always had a strong sense of justice, says Mackenzie Blucher who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. After graduating from AUT in early 2021, Mackenzie now works as a graduate policy advisor for Auckland Council. She enjoys being part of transformational systemic change.
Eden Wairua-Orme
Great graduatesEden Wairua-OrmeLabel Coordinator, The Artist Group (TAG), Los Angeles, USABachelor of Communication StudiesThe music industry has been a passion of hers ever since she can remember, says Eden Wairua-Orme who now works for The Artist Group (TAG) in Los Angeles.The music industry has been a passion of hers ever since she can remember, says communication studies alumna Eden Wairua-Orme who now works for independent music label and management company The Artist Group (TAG) in Los Angeles. For Eden, the first step towards her career in the creative industries was enrolling in AUT’s Bachelor of Communication Studies.
Makere Carroll
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.
Awhiora Winmill-Nia Nia
Great graduatesAwhiora Winmill-Nia NiaCore Midwife, Middlemore Hospital, Counties Manukau District Health BoardBachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)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.Deciding to become a midwife was easy, says Awhiora Winmill-Nia Nia who is now a core midwife at Middlemore Hospital. For Awhiora, the journey towards becoming a midwife started with enrolling in AUT’s Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery), supported by scholarships from Kia Ora Hauora.
Sueann Wichman-Yukich
Great graduatesSueann Wichman-YukichBachelor of ArtsShe would highly recommend studying Māori development, says Sueann Wichman-Yukich who is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts in Māori Development.She would highly recommend studying Māori development, says Sueann Wichman-Yukich who is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts in Māori Development, with minors in te reo Māori and education. Now in the final year of her studies, Sueann is already looking forward to applying what she has learnt throughout her studies to support her community.
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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

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