Nau mai haere mai ki Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao
Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao
Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies
Nau mai, haere mai kia whakatauhia ngā hua ora o te puawānanga o Te Wao Nui a Tāne ki runga i a koutou.
We represent innovation and tradition in teaching and research, and provide global leadership in sustainable development and indigenous issues. We aim to arm students with knowledge to advance indigenous peoples through our teachings, research and expertise.
Ngā Whakaako me ngā Akoranga
Teaching & Learning
We teach subjects of strategic importance in the advancement of Māori, Pacific, and other indigenous peoples. Along with our research and practice, our teaching also places additional emphasis on sustainable development and the revitalisation of the Māori language.
Rangahau me ngā Whakatinanatanga
Research & Practice
Our staff include leading researchers in issues pertaining to Māori and Pacific Development, indigenous studies and culture and language revitalization. Through our research we provide national and international leadership in Māori, Pacific and indigenous issues and sustainable development.
Research Projects
Projects in Practice
Publications
Te Ratonga Whakamāori
Te Kōtihitihi Journal
Pūtātara
Latest News
Waikato alumna to lead Māori & Indigenous Studies (20 September 2023)
The University of Waikato’s Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao, Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies is welcoming a new Te Amokapua, …
Significant funding boost for University of Waikato research (15 September 2023)
The University of Waikato has achieved significant results in the latest funding round from the Ministry of Business, Innovat…
Waikato researchers tapped for US$30m Centre for braiding Indigenous knowledge and science (14 September 2023)
Two University of Waikato researchers have been shoulder-tapped as investigators within the newly launched NSF Center for Bra…
Te Kāhui a Kiwa - driving awareness and dialogue on Indigenous trade (27 June 2023)
Indigenous and international speakers meet this week at the University of Waikato to share their knowledge and expertise on t…
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Contact Information
+ 64 7 838 4737
Physical Address
Ground Floor
A Block
Gate 8, Hillcrest Road
Hamilton