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.
Study with Te Kawa a Māui
Start your Māori Studies journey this year at Te Kawa a Māui. Applications for Trimester 2, 2026 are now open.
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
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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Kaitiakitanga—Māori Studies
Gain an in-depth understanding of how Māori manage their environmental resources, like land, lakes, forests, and fisheries.
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