Māori ki Waikato

Māori leaders play a significant role in shaping our nation — 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 whānau here committed to supporting your success. Māori students are visible and actively engaged in all aspects of university life, through a dedicated leadership role in the Waikato Students’ Union, Māori student groups across the University of Waikato and Pūtikitiki — our Māori student space.

Alongside our student rōpū is the Māori ki Waikato whānau. Our collective goal is to assist you as you strive for success for you, your whānau, communities, marae, hapū and iwi.

Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui. Pai Mārire.

Dr Sarah Jane Tiakiwai
Te Ihorangi Māori, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori

Te Kāhui Pīrere helps to ensure first-year Māori students have the best start possible at the University.

Me he manu pīrere e whakarere ana i tōna kōhanga

Like a baby bird leaving their nest

Te Kāhui Pīrere is a new programme at the University dedicated to supporting Māori students transition from the comforts of home, beneath the wings of their whānau, into their new life and whānau at university.

Being a part of a wider kāhui that supports and nurtures you can be the best thing to help you get through — it's your whānau away from home.

Here at Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, we have a huge network of Māori staff and students to support you on your journey.

In addition to our Māori 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.