Whāia te Pae Tawhiti (WTPT)
Whāia te Pae Tawhiti (WTPT) is an on-campus experience targeted at Year 13 Māori sutdents from outside of Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland.
WTPT offers attendees the opportunity to visit the Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland city campus, make connections, and introduce them to what life in Tāmaki Makaurau could look like for them!
We are inviting expressions of interest from students wishing to participate in workshops, activities, and the opportunity to explore their study options further by attending Mānawa Mai, our Open Day!
Please note, submissions close at 5pm, Friday 31 May.
In addition to submitting the expression of interest form, students will also need to provide digital copies of their academic records and a character reference from their respective schools to be considered.
These will need to be emailed to m.toki@auckland.ac.nz.
Benefits of participation include
- Greater knowledge of what is expected when studying at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland
- The opportunity to meet Māori support staff and services to help you throughout your journey
- Meeting current stuents and getting real insights into student life and experiences
- Attending Mānawa Mai - Open Day on Saturday 24 August
- Checking out the Halls of Residences and gaining insight into living in Tāmaki Makaurau
- Meeting other aspiring Year 13 students who you will potentially study with next year
- Taking a tour of Tāmaki Makaurau to see the highlights of our city
- Student mentors who will guide you through the programme
If you have any pātai, please feel free to get in touch.
Mereana Toki - Kaitohutohu Tautoko Tauira