Meet our students

Find out why students and graduates with Māori backgrounds choose to study with us and what they say about their experiences.

Riripeti enrolled in the Doctor of Education to improve her research skills and help whānau by becoming an effective Maōri health advocate in academic settings.

Riripeti's story
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A TeachNZ Scholarship is funding Raiha's teaching studies, allowing her to advance from a Pouawhina (support) position into the role of a Pouako (teacher).

Raiha's story
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Justin-Leigh's passion for creativity, arts and helping rangatahi Māori pursue their dreams led him to a career in secondary school teaching.

Justin-Leigh's story

Anaru is preparing to help tamariki to reach their goals in the modern world, while maintaining those values and teachings of their ancestors.

Anaru's story
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Of Te Rarawa and Ngāti Hine descent, Tāmati Rākena is studying Māori-medium teaching.

Tāmati's story
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The Master of Education Practice gave Waratah the skills to reflect on her pedagogy and identify factors she can change for the betterment of all students.

Waratah's story