Pukapuka tātakiGuide to studying
Āwhina—Support for Māori students
Whatever you're studying, the Āwhina team will be there to foster and celebrate your success. They'll help you make the most of your university experience and support you through any difficulties.
I love seeing tauira thrive—there are so many students that really inspire me and who I know will go on to do amazing things.
Ngā pūkenga akome te rangahau—Study and research skills
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Study wānanga
Study wānanga are revision sessions that bring Māori students together to prepare for their assessments and exams in a culturally supportive setting.
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Māori learning adviser
If you want support with your study and writing skills, connect with the Māori learning adviser, Herewini Easton.
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Māori library and study spaces
Get help with library skills and research with a kaupapa Māori focus, and find out about areas of the library that support Māori-related study and research.
Having a marae on campus gives us Māori students another kāinga while living away from home. We don’t have to leave our identity at the gate.
He rauemi mō ō akoranga—Tools for your studies
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Tītoko—Help and advice
Find out how to get help with your studies or student administration by email, phone, or in person from our Tītoko Student Success teams.
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Pūaha—Student portal
Access personalised tools, including your timetable, grades, and student records through the Pūaha student portal.
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Nuku—Online learning
Nuku is your virtual campus, and the online learning environment for all your courses.
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Manage your studies
Find all the information about timetables, course changes, exams and assessments in this section of the University's site.
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Services and support
Discover the wide range of services and support that are available to you as a student. We're here to help!
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Student life
Extracurricular activities are a great way to boost your CV, broaden your mind, make new friends, and have fun.
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Scholarships
Find funding for your studies in the form of scholarships and grants, including those targeted to Māori students.
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Taihonoa
Taihonoa is a unique programme in which the University connects students with scholarships and support from Māori-led organisations, and contributes funding.
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Manage your money
There is assistance for you to be on top of your finances—managing your student loan or allowance, paying fees, budgeting and scholarship applications.
To sit, talk, laugh, share knowledge and dreams with other tauira Māori is the best thing—those moment of connection has been the most rewarding