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Armed with flip video cameras, eight of our students have filmed their lives. Find out why The University of Auckland was their first choice for their tertiary education.

Meet our students

Tyrone Hack is studying towards a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws conjoint degree, specialising in Māori Studies.

“For me, the best thing about The University of Auckland is the support from the Māori student organisations at the University. In Ngā Tauira Māori and Te Rakau Ture I have been able to feel at home in an environment that might otherwise seem quite foreign. Watch Tyrone's video here

Tamoko Ormsby is studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering.

“I’m from Ngaruawahia, home of the best mussel fritters. I’m now living in The University of Auckland’s Halls of Residence, at University Hall. My experiences so far have been cool. We’ve got a bit of a whānau going on.

Watch Tamoko's video here
 

Alana Vaai is studying towards a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

" I am part of The University of Auckland Samoan Students’ Association, and I joined because I wanted to meet other Samoan students, as well as participate in cultural activities so that I don’t lose my culture. “
Watch Alana's video here

What's it really like to study here at The University of Auckland? Watch videos of some of our Māori and Pacific students share their experiences and offer tips on how to succeed at University.

Watch videos

Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Malo e lelei, Talofa lava, Bula vinaka and warm Pacific greetings

The purpose of the Tuākana Contestable Fund is to support the University's Māori and Pacific postgraduate students or potential postgraduate students who:

• Have been selected to present academic research papers at a national or international conference, wānanga, symposium, fono or another related event; and have the support of their academic supervisor.
• Would like to attend their first conference, wānanga, symposium, fono or other related event and will not be presenting papers (considered on a case by case basis).
• Are potential postgraduate students in their final year of undergraduate study who wish to attend and/or present at conferences (considered on a case by case basis).

Apply here

• Faculty of Arts
• Business School
• NICAI (National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries)
• Faculty of Education (Maori)
• Faculty of Education (Pacific)
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Law (Maori)
• Faculty of Law (Pacific)
• Medical and Health Sciences
• Faculty of Science
• Ta Te Akonga (Student Learning)

The Tuakana Equity Adviser, based in the Equity Office East Wing of the ClockTower, can answer questions and help you to register. Contact the Tuakana Equity Adviser.

Useful Links

• Academic support for Māori and Pacific Students
• Equity News and Events
• Information for students
• Māori at the University

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