Māori and Pacific Nations Students

"Ko te manu kai i te miro nona te ngahere, Ko te manu kai i te matauranga nona te Ao."

"The bird that eats from the miro tree owns the forest, The bird that eats from the tree of knowledge owns the world."

Kia ora, Fakaalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Talofa lava.
Welcome to the School of Psychology.

Coming to university is a challenge; this might be moving from home to Wellington, financial constraints, completing secondary school education or deciding to come to university after years out of the education system. Making the decision to attend university should be congratulated; every step you take is a step closer to achieving your goal and your dreams, Ko te manu kai i te matauranga nona te Ao. Along the path to success there are inevitable pitfalls to overcome. Recognising these stumbling blocks and getting assistance where you need it, is one of the biggest steps to make. Kaua e whakama.

In 1999, senior students saw a need to support Maori and Pacific Nation students studying PSYC 121 and PSYC 122. This gradually grew to include study support at 200 and 300 level courses. The School went onto develope Kaupapa Maori tutorials with the help of dedicated senior students and staff.

Kaupapa Maori tutorials are available at 100 level. Tutorials are available for any student wishing to learn in a group enviroment. The tutorials are often smaller tutorials based within the whanau room EA 401.

For further information regarding the Kaupapa Maori tutorials contact David Gittings the Senior Tutor for PSYC 121 and PSYC 122.

Nga Kaimahi Maori - Meet the Maori Staff in the School

Keri Lawson-Te Aho, is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the School.

Nicola Panapa, Coordinator, Graduate Programme and Liaison has overlapping responsibilities within the School, such as liaison and ensuring students are able to access support.

Bicultural Development Prizes

The School of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington have available Bicultural Development Prizes, which consist of partial fee waivers for Maori and Pacific Nations students enrolled in a full time programme of study in psychology at graduate level or PART 1 Masters.

The prizes are aimed at assisting students in their graduate year, and in the promotion of postgraduate study. .

Access Other Services on Campus

There are a number of organisations on campus available to you.

>> Te Ropu Awhina Putaiao - Science Faculty Mentoring Programme
>> Manaaki Pihipihinga - FHSS Mentoring Programme
>> Student Services Group - Student Services