Te Manga Matapopore

Te Manga Matapopore is an advisory group comprised of current students at Waipapa Taumata Rau to influence change within the University, identify problems, generate solutions, and inform the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori office. 

The name Te Manga Matapopore refers to the group being a cherished extension, or branch, of the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori. Matapopore describes the group as being treasured, highly valued and denotes the responsibility of care that the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori has for the group.

Also referenced is Mangahekea, the physical location of the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori. 

Membership for Te Manga Matapopore is expected to include tauira from Ngā Tauira Māori, all faculties, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral, Te Papa Ako o Tai Tokerau and those living in University accommodation.

We seek to include a diverse range of Māori students, from tauira steeped in Te Ao Māori to those discovering their whakapapa, from a range of iwi, backgrounds and ages.  

The Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori will support the facilitation of the group.  

Current members of Te Manga Matapopore are

• Sarah Rewi (Ngāpuhi), Doctor of Philosophy (Biological Science)
• Brandon Jost-Turei (Tainui, Taranaki), Bachelor of Commerce (International Business, Marketing)
• Shakeel Shamaail (Ngāti Whatua O Kaipara), Tertiary Foundation Certificate
• Sheridan Solomon (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngaiterangi, Ngai Tūhoe), Bachelor of Education (Teaching) - Huarahi Māori
• Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens (Te Rarawa), Masters of Indigenous Studies
• Eric Marshall (Ngāpuhi), Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences, Computer Science)
• Hiraia Haami-Wells (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa), Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical Engineering)
• Beau Henry (Whakatohea), Bachelor of Arts (Communication, Criminology), Bachelor of Laws
• Sareece Warren (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngātiranginui), Bachelor of Arts
• Antonia Tangatakino-McIntyre (Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa, Ngā Puhi, Te Whakatohea, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui), Bachelor of Arts (Māori Studies, Sociology)
• Star Rawiri (Ngāpuhi, Tainui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa), Bachelor of Arts (Criminology, Sociology)
• Calem Stewart-Leatau (Ngāpuhi, Ngaati Kura, Ngaati Kuta, Waikato, Avatele), Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts (Māori Studies, Psychology) Conjoint
• Chez Panapa (Ngati Tuwharetoa), Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
• Kiri Lea’aetoa (Ngāti Kahu and Te Rarawa), Bachelor of Social Work
• Azur Riwai (Rangitāne, Ngāti Kahungunu, Tainui, Ngapuhi, Kai Tahu), Bachelor of Nursing
• Te Rina Sinclair  (Ngāti Kahu Ki Whaingaroa, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi), Bachelor of Health Sciences (Population Health)
• Desiree Witehira (Ngāpuhi), Bachelor of Education (Teaching) - Huarahi Māori
• Georgia Ahlquist (Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa, Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu), Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts (Māori Studies, Criminology) Conjoint
• Starrett-Leigh Tamihana-Iorangi (Ngāti Wai), Bachelor of Education (Teaching) - Huarahi Māori
• Saphrone Burling (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kaharau), Bachelor of Arts (Japanese, Māori Studies)
• Cushla Ngarewai (Waikato, Tainui), Tertiary Foundation Certificate

Te Manga Matapopore commences with an in-person wānanga before moving to hybrid hui over 2023 and 2024.

Dates for 2023:

• Wednesday 30 August 9.30am - 4.30pm: In person - Waipapa Marae, City Campus
• Tuesday 19 September 5pm - 8pm: Hybrid - Online and City Campus
• Tuesday 10 October 5pm - 8pm: Hybrid - Online and City Campus

2024 dates are to be confirmed; expected to be Tuesday evenings, with four hui over the year.

The expected membership term for tauira is 2023-2024. A new Student Advisory Group for 2025 will form in late 2024. Tauira can apply for a second term. 

Remuneration for this casual role is $26.50 per hour.