M膩ori ki Waikato
The 51萝莉 offers programmes and services for M膩ori students, including academic support, scholarships, housing, and leadership opportunities.
Ma虅ori leaders play a significant role in shaping our nation 鈥� and more will be called upon to support the shaping of the generations to come. As our future leaders this is a time for you to further develop and refine your skills, expand and strengthen your knowledge base, build relationships and prepare for a career and life beyond study.
Coming to university can be daunting but we want you to know that there is a wha虅nau here committed to supporting your success. Ma虅ori students are visible and actively engaged in all aspects of university life, through a dedicated leadership role in the Waikato Students鈥� Union, Ma虅ori student groups across the 51萝莉 and P奴tikitiki 鈥� our M膩ori student space.
Alongside our student r艒p奴 is the M膩ori ki Waikato wh膩nau. Our collective goal is to assist you as you strive for success for you, your wh膩nau, communities, marae, hap奴 and iwi.
Kia kaha, kia ma虅ia, kia manawanui. Pai M膩rire.
Dr Sarah Jane Tiakiwai
Te Ihorangi M膩ori, Deputy Vice-Chancellor M膩ori
Te K膩hui P墨rere programme for first year M膩ori students
We鈥檝e created a programme that we know will help you in your first year. You鈥檒l learn how to understand your degree structure, how to prepare for University exams and even receive budgeting advice towards the end of the year for those who are going flatting.
Te K膩hui P墨rere
Te K膩hui P墨rere helps to ensure first-year M膩ori students have the best start possible at the University.
Me he manu p墨rere e whakarere ana i t艒na k艒hanga
Like a baby bird leaving their nest
Te K膩hui P墨rere is a new programme at the University dedicated to supporting M膩ori students transition from the comforts of home, beneath the wings of their wh膩nau, into their new life and wh膩nau at university.
Being a part of a wider k膩hui that supports and nurtures you can be the best thing to help you get through 鈥� it's your wh膩nau away from home.
The programme will involve workshops, social events and regular check-ins during trimesters. All students are expected to attend these events, though exceptional circumstances will be taken into consideration.
Ideally students will be:
- Enrolled in their first year of degree level study i.e. preferably a school leaver.
- Of M膩ori descent and enrolled as a M膩ori student but there is no requirement to be a reo speaker or to be an expert in tikanga M膩ori/te ao M膩ori.
- Able to commit to a kaupapa and to excelling in their studies.
- Positive and open to new experiences and meeting new people.
We鈥檙e open to all students who fit the above criteria but are particularly interested in those who come from rural communities, those who are enrolled in any of the sciences or those who are living off-campus.
Te Puna Tautoko
Here at Te Whare W膩nanga o Waikato, we have a huge network of M膩ori staff and students to support you on your journey.
In addition to our M膩ori Mentoring services based in the Faculty or Divisions, our Te Puna Tautoko members also work in our central services. Find help in a range of areas including essay writing, referencing, using the library, student health, student advocacy.
Student learning
Get information on study skills, university technology support and free courses.
Student health
Get help with medical issues, counselling, violence prevention, sexual health and more.
Find out more about navigating the library resources, referencing, tips and tours.
Careers
Get help with career planning, CVs, interview skills, career fairs, employer campus visits.
Scholarships
Use the scholarship finder and contact us for help on improving your application.
Learn more about student advocacy and support at the home of your Vice-President M膩ori.
Future Student Advisors
Prospective student information and opportunities to assist in recruitment activities. Contact our Future Student Adviser (M膩ori) at maori-recruitment@waikato.ac.nz
Deputy Vice-Chancellor M膩ori office
Home of the M膩ori ki Waikato team and a number of tauira programmes and events. Call 0800 WAIKATO, email dvcmaori@waikato.ac.nz or find us on or .
Social, sporting or academic 鈥� there's a club or group that will be the right fit for you.
Book Te Kohinga M膩rama Marae
The University鈥檚 marae provides a high standard of catering and hospitality service. A support facility for the University, the marae serves the teaching, learning and cultural needs of our community 鈥� and is available for bookings.
Te P奴oho Hubs
Our Te P奴oho Hubs are dedicated to improving M膩ori student achievement at Te Whare W膩nanga o Waikato.
Te 膧hurutanga
Our student leadership programme develops and nurtures M膩ori students to become leaders and global citizens.
Te Toi o Matariki
He karanga maioha t膿nei ki ng膩 tauira M膩ori o Te Whare W膩nanga o Waikato e whai nei i ng膩 tohu h艒nore, ng膩 tohu paerua r膩nei.