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Learning and teaching
Te Herenga Waka is a rich community of researchers, teachers, and learners of many different aspects of Māoritanga and te ao Māori.
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School of Māori Studies
Te Kawa a Māui specialises in teaching and research on the Māori and Indigenous worlds including Māori Studies, Te Reo Māori, and Māori Resource Management.
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Our researchers
World-leading Māori academics work in a variety of disciplines across Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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Student support
Māori students at the University are supported by the community, including the Āwhina team, learning advisers, and specialist library services.