Māori & Pacific Nations Students

Support for Maori and Pacific Nations students is provided by Te Ropu Awhina Whanau, a mentoring programme. Awhina was established at Victoria University of Wellington in 1999, in the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Architecture and Design.

The focus of Awhina is to encourage future Maori and Pacific scientists, technologists, engineers, architects and designers in their studies, so they can contribute to Maori and Pacific development.

Senior undergraduate and postgraduate Maori and Pacific Nations students act as mentors to ensure first and second year students flourish at university. Whanau rooms with computer access are provided for private study.
 
A range of fun outreach activities to schools and community groups are run by Awhina during the year.

Visit the Awhina website here.