Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kawa a Māui.
The School of Māori Studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington specialises in te reo Māori and research on the Māori and Indigenous worlds.
Together with Te Iho Māori, our programmes, staff, and students form a vibrant and active Māori community.
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Māori Studies
Discover the vibrant world of Māori culture and society. Explore the customs, history and traditions of Māori and learn how to participate in the Māori world.
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- Kaitiakitanga
- Māori Studies
- Tohu Māoritanga
Te Reo Māori
Learn to speak, read, write and understand te reo Māori, while gaining an understanding of Māori history and culture.
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- Te Reo Māori
Kaitiakitanga—Māori Studies
Gain an in-depth understanding of how Māori manage their environmental resources, such as land, lakes, forests, and fisheries.
Find out moreTohu Māoritanga/Diploma in Māoritanga
Interested in studying Māori Studies but don’t have University Entrance? The one-year Tohu Māoritanga diploma is the perfect pathway for you. Get a foundation in Māori language, culture, and society, as well as the academic study skills you need for university.
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Master of Indigenous Studies—MIndS
Situate your knowledge of Māori and Pacific issues in the international indigenous context with a Master of Indigenous Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
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Postgraduate Māori Studies
Build your ability to make a difference for Māori and boost your career with postgraduate Māori Studies.
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