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)

Great graduatesTerence Pohatu Waikite Thornton ApiataRotational Physiotherapist, Waikato District Health BoardBachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)Seeing the progression for patients is rewarding, says Terence Pohatu Waikite Thornton Apiata who is now a physiotherapist at the Waikato District Health Board.Seeing the change and progression for patients is rewarding, says Terence Pohatu Waikite Thornton Apiata who is now a physiotherapist at the Waikato District Health Board. Like many physiotherapy students, Terence was inspired to consider a career in physiotherapy after being treated by a physiotherapist for a shoulder injury when he was in high school.

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Great graduatesMaia Te Hauora Kingi-ThomasBachelor of ArtsNew Zealand’s justice system is failing Māori and is culturally insensitive, says criminology student Maia Te Hauora Kingi-Thomas who is trying to find out why.The New Zealand justice system is failing Māori and is culturally insensitive, says Maia Te Hauora Kingi-Thomas. She is trying to find out why by completing a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Maia admits that moving from Gisborne to Auckland to attend university was a little intimidating, but she has had tautoko from her hapu by receiving a Te Whanau-A-Taupara Scholarship in Leadership and Excellence.

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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.

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Great graduatesTe Hine-ngaro TuterangiwhiuPhysiotherapist, PhysioACTIONBachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)She loves the daily challenges her work offers, says health sciences alumna Te Hine-ngaro Tuterangiwhiu who now works as a physiotherapist at PhysioACTION.She loves the daily challenges her work offers, says health sciences alumna Te Hine-ngaro Tuterangiwhiu who now works as a physiotherapist at PhysioACTION. Her role involves working with adolescents in schools, as well as with all age groups in the community and in sports. She enjoys networking with different age groups and cultures.

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Great graduatesMatangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-FrancisBachelor of Design
Master of Architecture (Professional)He was inspired by the vision of AUT’s architecture programmes, says Master of Architecture (Professional) student Matangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-Francis.He was inspired by the vision of AUT’s architecture programmes, says Matangireia Mita Ngarua Yates-Francis who completed a Bachelor of Design in Spatial Design in 2019 and is currently enrolled in the Master of Architecture (Professional). Raised in Rotorua, Matangireia says he is grateful that his parents and whānau made sure that he and his siblings were surrounded by Māori culture and the arts.

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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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