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

Ngā Mokopuna

Learn about our newly opened aspiring Living Building™, Ngā Mokopuna (formerly the Living Pā).

Ngā Mokopuna Living Building Challenge
Looking across the marae atea towards the wharenui and Living Pā
Two Māori men in graduation gowns, one also wearing a feather cloak, with more graduates in the background.

Find out what's on

Visit our blog He Pā Kaiao for the latest marae articles, or check out our news and events page to keep up to date with what is happening around the University.

He Pā Kaiao blog News and events

Mō mātou—Our people

Meet the people who support Māori students, advance Māori interests at the University, and teach and research Maōri and indigenous topics.

Our people Contact us
Red painted carved panel detail, with curved lines and two paua shells inset as eyes.
A young Māori man wearing a black shirt with an Awhina logo and a young Māori woman, both laughing.

Tautoko tauira—Student support

Nau mai ki tō kainga rua—welcome to your second home! University isn't a solo journey, so we’re here to support you and help you succeed in your studies.

Support for students Thinking of studying?

Ako—Learning and teaching

Find opportunities at the University to experience learning and teaching that draws from indigenous research, knowledge, and methodology.

More about ako Te Kawa a Māui—School of Māori Studies
More news

Pānui | News

More events

Ngā kaupapa | Events