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
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Leading New Zealand Indigenous studies researcher elected to prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences (5 May 2021)
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Contact Information
+ 64 7 838 4737
Physical Address
Ground Floor
A Block
Gate 8, Hillcrest Road
Hamilton