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Māori at the University

The Māori community at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington supports all its students to achieve success. Find out about your whānau on campus and how they can help.

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Mō mātou | About us

See what the University can offer you and discover the first steps for you and your whānau on the university journey.

Mō mātou | About us

Tautoko | Māori support

University is not a solo journey. Get connected with people who are there to help you succeed through the ups and downs of study. He toa takitini.

Tautoko | Māori support
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Ako | Māori learning and teaching

Find opportunities to experience learning and teaching which draw from indigenous research, knowledge, and methodologies.
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Rangahau | Māori research

The University is one of New Zealand’s leading universities for research into Māori knowledge and development.
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Ruawhetū | Māori engagement

Māori strategic partnerships, scholarships, and summer internships at Te Herenga Waka.
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The Living Pā

The Living Pā represents a fundamental shift in the way we live and work, and the way we care for the natural world around us.

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