Meet the Āwhina team
Meet the Āwhina staff, who will connect you with mentoring and support for your University journey.
Hono mai ki a tātau | Connect with us
Fostering and celebrating Māori student success, Āwhina offices are based across all campuses and all academic programmes. The team is here to help you make the most of your university experience.
You can reach us by emailing awhina@vuw.ac.nz or calling 04 463 5987.
You can also book a 30-minute session with one of our advisers, for an online or in person meeting.
Aho Brooking
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Adviser
Āwhina
Korowai Burchett Kissling
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Adviser
Āwhina
Te Rata Campbell
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Adviser
Āwhina
Hemaima Keane
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Adviser
Āwhina
Michael Love
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Adviser
Āwhina
Rikipotiki Manuel
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Adviser
Āwhina
Shontelle Nahona
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Adviser
Āwhina
Cecilia Tuiomanufili
Kaiakiaki Matua Senior Maori Engagement Adviser · Te Whānau a Āpanui, Ngāruahine, Ngāpuhi
Āwhina · Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Māori)
Makarena Tutua-Nathan
Kaiarawhiti Maori Transition and Engagement Adviser
PVC Māori/Iwi Studies · Āwhina
Oscar Wakelin
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Adviser (Postgraduate)
Āwhina
Tara Fisher
Mata Awhirangi / Manager (Maori), Awhina
Āwhina