![Professor Rawinia Higgins Rawinia Higgins, a smartly dressed Māori woman in front of tree trunks.](https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/image/0011/2092259/rawinia-square.jpg)
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.
Professor Rawinia Higgins
Tumu Ahurei / Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori
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Rangatiratanga | Māori leadership
Māori interests are represented at all levels of the University, including by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori (DVCM).
Māori representation Office of the DVCMHītori | History
The University has a long and rich Māori history, including the establishment of the first marae at a university, and is a leader in Māori scholarship.
Our history Our marae![30 Years of Te Herenga Waka Marae](
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Mai i te Iho ki te Pae
The Māori Strategic Outcomes Framework 2020–2040 seeks to integrate Māori interests as part of the day-to-day business of the University, and support students and staff engaged in Māori advancement activities.
More about the FrameworkTe mahere reo | Māori language plan
The University's Te Reo Māori Plan 2021–2025 supports our university community to promote and use te reo Māori widely.
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