Meet our Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori Office

Kia ora, we are committed to promoting Māori presence and success in all aspects of University life

Our office encourages teaching, learning, and research in a range of fields important to Māori. We are committed to your success, however that look, and work closely with staff from across Waipapa Taumata Rau to see tauira Māori thrive.

Our Office has responsibility for Waipapa Marae, Te Papa Ako o Tai Tokerau, and leads a range of Māori student success initiatives. 

Our team:

Te Kawehau Hoskins

Ihonuku Māori
Ngāti Hau, Ngāpuhi

Michael Steedman

Kaiarataki
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāti Whātua, Te Uri o Hau

Wairemana Phillips

Kaiāwhina
Ngāti Kawa, Ngāpuhi

Catherine Dunphy

Kaikōkiri Rautaki Māori
Taranaki

Geremy Hema

Poutiaki Rangahau Māori
Ngāti Paoa, Te Rarawa

Gemma Skipper

Kaihāpai Tauira
Ngāpuhi

Keryn Koopu

Tuākana Coordinator
Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Porou

Mereana Toki

Kaitohutohu Tautoko Tauira
Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue

Ursula McIntyre

Kaituki Marae
Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau a Apanui, Te Whakatohea, Ngā Puhi

Moeahi Kerehoma

Taurima

Bruce Taplin

Amo Taurima
Te Whakatōhea

To contact the team, you can email pvc.maori@auckland.ac.nz