Āwhina | Support programme
Fostering and celebrating Māori student success, Āwhina teams cover all campuses and all academic programmes.
Meet the team About Āwhina
Allow your Māori values and principles to guide you through your studies. Don’t change who you are. Share what you learn with your iwi, hapū, and whānau. This will motivate and inspire you and your whānau while you are studying.
Whatarangi Winiata (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira)
Senior mentor and student, Master of Architecture (Professional)
He rauemi mō ō akoranga | Tools for your studies
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Tītoko | Help and advice
Find out how to get help with your studies or student administration by email, phone, or in person from our Tītoko Student Success teams.
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Pūaha | Student portal
Access personalised tools, including your timetable, grades, and student records through the Pūaha student portal.
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Nuku | Online learning
Nuku is your virtual campus, and the online learning environment for all your courses.
He pārongo mō ngā tauira | Student info
You'll find information and resources to support you throughout your studies on our website for current students. There's a section for new students that will help you get ready to study—and check out the Māori Students' Orientation programme!
Information for current students Information for new students
Kaitautoko ki Te Herenga Waka
There are lots of people to support you to achieve success during your time at the University, including the Āwhina team, student-led groups, learning and library advisers, and the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori.
Find Māori-led support on campus
I love seeing tauira thrive—there are so many students that really inspire me and who I know will go on to do amazing things.
Luke Fitzmaurice (Te Aupōuri)
Lecturer, Faculty of Law
Ngā pūkenga akome te rangahau | Study and research skills
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Study wānanga
Study wānanga are revision sessions that bring Māori students together to prepare for their assessments and exams in a culturally supportive setting.
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Māori learning adviser
If you want support with your study and writing skills, connect with the Māori learning adviser, Herewini Easton.
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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.
A piece of advice I wish I had been told when starting my university journey is that finding the right study/work/life balance is just as important as the courses you choose.
Dr Liana McDonald (Ngāti Kuia, Rangitāne o Wairau)
Senior lecturer in Sociology
Ngā putea me ngā karahipi | Money and scholarships
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Māori scholarships
There are a number of scholarships and grants targeted to Māori students which can help you fund your studies.
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Taihonoa
Taihonoa is a unique programme in which the University connects students with scholarships and support from Māori-led organisations, and contributes funding.
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Manage your money
There is assistance for you to be on top of your finances—whether it's managing your student loan or allowance, paying your fees, or budgeting.
Get amongst kapa haka on campus. Whether you’re a haka freak or just learning how to say kia ora, it is an inclusive environment where you can meet other tauira Māori and feel more connected to your taha Māori.
Pou Templeton (Ngāti Porou, Tūhoe, Tainui)
Kaitawaka Māori / Future Student Adviser
Hauora | Wellbeing
A key to your success is maintaining a healthy mind and body. Find out about the services here to help, including medical and counselling, clubs and societies, and our recreation centre.
Find out more