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
Take a virtual tour of Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae

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.

hariataHariata Mareroa

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

wiremuWiremu Tipuna

(Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairoa)
Takawaenga Māori (Māori Liaison Student Advisor)
City Campus, WB 218
+64 9 921 9614
wiremu.tipuna@aut.ac.nz

margaretMargaret 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 WiapoTalia Wiapo

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

trentTrent 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

John Pelasio
Storme Hitaua
Eden More
Tara Coe
Brooke Hurndell
John Pelasio
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.
Storme Hitaua
Great graduatesStorme HitauaFlava Breakfast Producer, NZMEBachelor of Communication StudiesHe has always loved entertaining, says AUT alumnus Storme Hitaua who is now the Flava breakfast producer. There’s never a dull day in radio, Storme says.He has always loved entertaining, says AUT communications alumnus Storme Hitaua who is now the Flava breakfast producer. There’s never a dull day in radio, Storme says. The Bachelor of Communication Studies prepared him well for his role now, says Storme who combined a major in television with a minor in digital media.
Eden More
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.
Tara Coe
Great graduatesTara CoeLearning Support Advisor, Skills Active AotearoaBachelor of Sport and RecreationAs learning support advisor at Skills Active Aotearoa, AUT Bachelor of Sport and Recreation alumna Tara Coe loves helping others further their skills.She loves helping others further their skills, says sport and recreation alumna Tara Coe who now works at Skills Active Aotearoa, the industry training organisation for the recreation, sport and exercise industries. She has always been passionate about sport, says Tara who grew up in Waiuku. Moving from a farm and country high school to Auckland had its challenges, she admits but she says that AUT has a way of shaping people and helping each student in a way that suits their individual needs.
Brooke Hurndell
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.
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