Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development

Our Māori media, Māori development and te reo qualifications are at the cutting edge. Our programmes have been developed in response to the need for skilled Māori professionals in the fast-growing business and media sectors.

We are a community – and we live out the idea of whakapakari, which means to discover, evolve and grow.

Undergraduate study in Māori and indigenous development will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

Graduate certificates and diplomas

Add one of our majors or minors

You can add an additional major or minor in Māori and indigenous development to your AUT bachelor’s degree. You can choose from:

Postgraduate study in Māori and indigenous development will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Research in Māori and indigenous development

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across Māori and indigenous development.

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Professor Paul Moon
Seddon Memorial Technical College reunion
AUT Edge Award winners
AUT graduates heading overseas as part of the Internz programme
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Christchurch tragedy
15 Mar, 2019
The tragic event in Christchurch today devastates us. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their friends and families.
Professor Paul Moon
New book to profile Busby
11 Feb, 2019
Professor of History Paul Moon is working on a book about prominent early settler James Busby for a renowned international publishing house.
Seddon Memorial Technical College reunion
Celebrating AUT through the years
21 Jan, 2019
Over 50 of our oldest alumni came together for the 2018 Seddon Memorial Technical College reunion hosted by the alumni office.
AUT Edge Award winners
Gaining skills for the workplace
14 Dec, 2018
Auckland Council are proud to sponsor the overall achievement prize for the AUT Edge Award, an extra-curricular employability award at AUT.
AUT graduates heading overseas as part of the Internz programme
Meet the new Internz
28 Nov, 2018
21 AUT graduates have been hand-picked by major companies including Lululemon, Enviropod, Paramount Recording Studios and Sundance Institute to be internat
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Events
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Public lecture: Transforming marginalised Māori and Pacific communities through higher education
Tuesday 14 May, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Matilda Poasa
Eden More
Kerehi Warwick
Abel Kururangi Johnston
Amadonna Jakeman
Matilda Poasa
Great graduatesMatilda PoasaAssistant, Native American and Indigenous Program, Sundance Institute, Los AngelesBachelor of Maori Development - Maori MediaShe loves working for an organisation that champions native and indigenous artists, says Matilda Poasa who now works for the Sundance Institute in LA.She loves working for an organisation that champions native and indigenous artists, says Māori media alumna Matilda Poasa who works for the Sundance Institute in LA. Matilda’s current role aligns well with her passion for ensuring that indigenous voices are being heard. She had always wanted to work in the film industry, so the Māori Media major was an obvious fit for her.
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.
Kerehi Warwick
Great graduatesKerehi WarwickTe Reo Māori Teacher, Mangere CollegeBachelor of ArtsShe loves connecting with youth through te reo Māori, says AUT Bachelor of Arts alumna Kerehi Warwick who is now a te reo teacher at Mangere College.She loves connecting with youth through te reo Māori, says Kerehi Warwick who is now a te reo teacher at Mangere College. She frequently draws on the skills she developed throughout her Bachelor of Arts in Māori Development, the AUT alumna says. Kerehi says she chose AUT’s Bachelor of Arts in Māori Development because the degree matched well with her beliefs and the values she was brought up with. It’s a decision she hasn’t regretted.
Abel Kururangi Johnston
Great graduatesAbel Kururangi JohnstonBachelor of ArtsFrom a high school student uncertain about his future to second-year university study already dreaming of a PhD, Abel Kururangi Johnston has come a long way.From a high school student uncertain about his future to second-year university study already dreaming of a PhD, Abel Kururangi Johnston has come a long way in the last two years. What he loves most about the Bachelor of Arts is the freedom to explore a wide range of topics, says Abel who was the head boy at Nelson College before he came to AUT.
Amadonna Jakeman
Great graduatesAmadonna JakemanMaster of Arts in Maori DevelopmentShe hopes her research will provide ignite more critical dialogue into Aotearoa New Zealand's constitution, the Tiriti-Treaty relationship and history, says Amadonna Jakeman.She hopes her research will provide further insight into kaupapa Māori and ignite more critical dialogue into Aotearoa New Zealand's constitution, the Tiriti-Treaty relationship and history, says Amadonna Jakeman. She would recommend the Master of Arts in Māori Development to others, says Amadonna who received the Peter Harwood Scholarship to support her studies.
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