New students
Find people and resources to help you get ready for the start of your university studies, explore scholarships and grants, and figure out where to live.
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai! Tēnei au ka tū i te roro o tōku whare o Te Tumu Herenga Waka, ka titiro whakawaho ki te ao e rāhiri mai rā.I encourage you to explore and experience all the opportunities that we have to offer as a global–civic university with the marae at its heart, and to become part of te whānau o Te Herenga Waka.
Professor Rawinia Higgins (Tūhoe)
Tumu Ahurei—Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori
Whakarite me te āwhina—Planning and advice
Āwhina
Whatever you're studying, the Āwhina team will be there to foster and celebrate your success, and help you through any difficulties.
Get ready to study
Visit the University's pages for new students to set up your student account, get ready to start your studies, and find the timetable for Orientation week.
Whānau information
Find information to help you support your family member to get ready and thrive at university.
University can be such a rewarding place where you can get to know other tauira Māori, learn more about things Māori, connect with your whakapapa, and meet people who will become friends for life.
Luke Fitzmaurice (Te Aupōuri)
Lecturer, Faculty of Law
Ngā putea me ngā karahipi—Money and scholarships
Scholarships
Find funding for your studies in the form of scholarships and grants, including those targeted to Māori students.
Taihonoa
Taihonoa is a unique programme in which the University connects students with scholarships and support from Māori-led organisations, and contributes funding.
Manage your money
There is assistance for you to be on top of your finances—managing your student loan or allowance, paying fees, budgeting and scholarship applications.
Scholarships helped me pay for rent, necessary groceries, materials, tools, and equipment. They also allowed me to return home to help support my iwi and hapū.
Whatarangi Winiata (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira)
Senior mentor and student, Master of Architecture (Professional)
He wāhi noho—Where to stay
Marino
Marino is a community of Whānau Housing students at Joan Stevens Hall. This hall is popular with first-year students.
Whare Hīnau
Ten houses within the Whare Hīnau | Kelburn Flats. Accommodation where tikanga and te reo Māori are part of everyday life.
All accommodation
Find out about a range of living options including our catered halls of residence or independent living close to campus in flats, apartments, or studios.
Te Herenga Waka is a great place to figure out what you're truly passionate about. It provides opportunities for you to excel and then share what you've learned with your people, iwi, hapū and whānau.
Lewis Johnson (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata)
Bachelor of Arts student
Ngā pūkenga akome te rangahau—Study and research skills
Study wānanga
Study wānanga are revision sessions that bring Māori students together to prepare for their assessments and exams in a culturally supportive setting.
Māori learning adviser
If you want support with your study and writing skills, connect with the Māori learning adviser, Herewini Easton.
Māori library and study spaces
Get help with library skills and research with a kaupapa Māori focus, and find out about areas of the library that support Māori-related study and research.