Nau mai, haere mai kia whakatauhia ngā hua ora o te puawānanga o Te Wao Nui a Tāne ki runga i a koutou.
Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao – Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies represents innovation and tradition in teaching and research; we 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.
Puawānanga is the clematis. Before it can flower, it shoots its tendrils from the forest floor through the bush canopy to reach the light above the trees. Puawānanga encapsulates human endeavours to strive for knowledge and education.
The flower at the heart of this design symbolises the staff and students of Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao. The people are the stylised petals working together for the mutual benefit of the puawānanga. The tāniko borders are the stamen, which hold the promise for the future generations and new developments.
The green circle represents the supportive bush which the vine must struggle through in order to flower in the light. So appropriately, the circle is also the all-encompassing Te Ao.
The spiral figures behind are Ranginui and Papatūānuku representing the civilization from which Māori have evolved their intellectual and educational philosophies and knowledge.
The tokotoko represents the culture that binds us as a people. By knowing who we are and where we have come from, we can acquire new knowledge with confidence to add to the accumulated wisdom of the people since time immemorial.
This new wisdom is represented by the koru spiralling out in the inner core.
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Welcome to Te Tohu Paetahi, our total immersion Māori language program. Our focus is to nurture fluent speakers through te reo Māori in a safe and supportive environment. You'll build heartwarming connections during marae noho, hākinakina, and kapa haka.
Our staff include experts who study Māori and Pacific Development, indigenous studies, and language revitalisation. Our research helps lead and solve important issues for Māori, Pacific, and indigenous communities, and contributes to making the world a better place for everyone.
Embrace Māori-focused events and connect with our caring team, committed to your success and happiness: your go-to support for all things academic, personal, and procedural during your studies. Nau mai, haere mai!
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