Meet the Āwhina team
Meet the Āwhina staff, who will connect you with mentoring and support for your University journey.
Connect with us
Fostering and celebrating Māori student success,The Āwhina team are based across all campuses, and all academic programmes to help you make the most of university life.
We are based at 46 Kelburn Parade, but are currently staying connected with our community online. You can reach us by emailing awhina@vuw.ac.nz or calling 04-463 5987.
Meet the Āwhina team
Marie Cocker
Marie Cocker
Manutaki / Director (Maori)
Marae o te Herenga Waka
Ani Eparaima
Ani Eparaima
Mata Awhirangi / Manager (Maori), Awhina
PVC Maori/Iwi Studies
Cece Wallace
Cece Wallace
Mata Ahupae - Administrator
Marae o te Herenga Waka
Shaq Milner
Shaq Milner
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Advisor · Science
PVC Maori/Iwi Studies · Āwhina
Raukura Chadwick
Raukura Chadwick
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Advisor
PVC Maori/Iwi Studies
Kaiakiaki - Maori Engagement Advisor Law
Faculty of Law
Jacqui Wardle
Jacqui Wardle
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Advisor
PVC Maori/Iwi Studies
Pou Parore
Pou Parore
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Advisor
PVC Maori/Iwi Studies
Pou Templeton
Pou Templeton
Maori Liaison Officer
Student Academic Services
Shaunee Pene
Shaunee Pene
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Advisor
PVC Maori/Iwi Studies
Keenan O'Brien
Keenan O'Brien
Kaiakiaki Maori Engagement Advisor
PVC Maori/Iwi Studies