Mana Toa

Mana Toa enables currently enrolled Māori and Pacific postgraduate students to help them successfully navigate their studies and grow as researchers and academics.

Indigenous methods of journeying and discovery did not occur in one sweep but in a series of systematic journeys back and forth to reach undiscovered realms. This method of discovery is also reflected currently in the academic journeys and experiences of students.

Mana Toa is one form of sustenance in your academic journey.

Mana Toa is a fund available to uplift currently enrolled postgraduate Māori and Pacific students.

A range of activities are supported by the fund with the panel focussed on growing our students' capabilities as researchers and academics and enabling students to complete their studies.

The panel includes representatives from the:

• Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori Office
• Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific Office
• Te Kura Akoranga Tohu Paerua | School of Graduate Studies
• Academic colleagues

There are a range of services that you can apply for Mana Toa to help cover them. These can include:

• Contribution to engagement with conference, symposium, and wānanga*
• Thesis binding
• Proof reading cost, priority will be given to multi-lingual students
• Research resources such as koha, access to journals, and support for manaakitanga with participants
• Thesis extensions where StudyLink is unable to cover the additional costs

You will be asked to demonstrate how you have used other funding sources, such as PReSS accounts, to support your research.

For more information about using a PReSS account, please see PReSS account policy and procedures.

*Please note, priority is given to tauira, students who are sharing their research. The panel will also consider the significance of the gathering to your discipline or practice.

You can apply for Mana Toa support throughout the year. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis, with each funding round closing on the last Friday of each month.

Please note, applications are not assessed in December.

Should your application be urgent, please contact tuakanaUoA@auckland.ac.nz.