Māori and Pacific
As a Māori or Pacific student studying at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, you can access a range of scholarships and support services.
Associate Director Māori, Dr Jason Turuwhenua
Representing Māori at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is Dr Jason Turuwhenua. He is from the Ngāti Porou and Ngāi Tūhoe tribes. If you have any queries, feel free to contact him.
Contact details
Location: Auckland Bioengineering House, Building 439, Level 8, 70 Symonds St
Phone: 923 1742 (within Auckland)
Email: Dr Jason Turuwhenua
MedTech CoRE Research Operations Manager, Natalie Solomona
Representing Pacific people at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is Natalie Solomona, who is of Samoan descent. If you have any queries, feel free to contact Natalie directly.
Contact details
Location: Auckland Bioengineering House, Building 439, Level 6, 70 Symonds St
Phone: 09 923 6556
Email: n.solomona@auckland.ac.nz
Further support
Māori Students
Find out about the support, services and communities available to you as a Māori student at the University of Auckland.
Pacific Students
Learn more about what is available to you as a Pacific student.
Faculty of Engineering SPIES Network page
SPIES is a support and social network of Māori and Pacific Engineering students.
Scholarships and awards
Check out our scholarships and awards. There are thousands on offer and you could be eligible to receive one.