The Māori community at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington supports all its students and staff to achieve success. Find out about your whānau on campus and how they can help.

Sketch of the completed Living Pā.

Moe ara rā! Moe ara rā!

We welcome you and your whānau to te whakatuwheratanga—the reawakening of Te Tumu Herenga Waka and the opening of the Living Pā building on 6 December 2024.

Ceremony details Discover the Living Pā

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Visit He Pā Kaiao for the latest marae news and events—and join us at the next Te Hui Whakapūmau graduation ceremony on 13 December 2024.

He Pā Kaiao blog Graduation details
Two Māori men in graduation gowns, one also wearing a feather cloak, with more graduates in the background.
Red painted carved panel detail, with curved lines and two paua shells inset as eyes.

Mō mātou—Our people

Meet the people who support Māori students, advance Māori interests at the University, and teach and research Maōri and indigenous topics.

Our people Contact us

Tautoko tauira—Student support

Nau mai ki tō kainga rua—welcome to your second home! University isn't a solo journey, so we’re here to support you and help you succeed in your studies.

Support for students Thinking of studying?
A young Māori man wearing a black shirt with an Awhina logo and a young Māori woman, both laughing.

Ako—Learning and teaching

Find opportunities at the University to experience learning and teaching that draws from indigenous research, knowledge, and methodology.

More about ako Te Kawa a Māui—School of Māori Studies
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Pānui | News

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Ngā kaupapa | Events