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.

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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THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
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AUT fourth-year law student Te Puea Matoe
THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three
27 Sep, 2018
AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.
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The renaissance of te reo Māori
21 Sep, 2018
With te wiki o te reo Māori coming to a close in 2018, it’s become increasingly evident that our indigenous language is experiencing a revival.
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AUT 2019 domestic and international fees
13 Sep, 2018
Tuition fees for new domestic students, and for domestic and international students currently enrolled in a programme will increase in 2019.
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Prestigious scholarship for AUT alumna
06 Jul, 2018
Master of Arts alumna Melissa Derby, of Ngāti Ranginui descent, has been awarded a Fulbright-Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga Graduate Award.
AUT fourth-year law student Te Puea Matoe
Law student’s Borrin Foundation support
13 Apr, 2018
The research grant will fund a research internship investigating how cultural information can improve outcomes for Māori in the justice system.
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Events
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Ka Haka! Empowering Performance – Māori and Indigenous Performance Studies Symposium
Monday 12 Nov - Friday 16 Nov
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Natascha Díaz Cardona
Eden More
Matilda Poasa
Amadonna Jakeman
Kerehi Warwick
Natascha Díaz Cardona
Great graduatesNatascha Díaz CardonaDoctor of PhilosophyMoving from Colombia to New Zealand was a great opportunity to pursue her professional goals, says Natascha Díaz Cardona who is currently completing her PhD.Moving from Colombia to New Zealand was a great opportunity to pursue her professional goals, says Natascha Díaz Cardona who is currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy. For her PhD research Natascha is applying the theories of performance studies to analyse the political violence of her home country Colombia, supervised by Associate Professor Sharon Mazer from Te Ara Poutama.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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