Te Āhurutanga Māori student leadership programme
This programme allows students to gain learning and understanding beyond the classroom environment. It provides:
- A space to foster relationships
- Opportunities for professional development
- Community engagement
- Help to explore the complexities of being a young Māori in te ao hurihuri: this ever-changing world.
Programme details
The programme's vision is to enable Māori students at the University to become global citizens, leaders and role models in te o Māori, te o mātauranga and te o whānui.
This is achieved through the programme's core values:
- Tikanga/te reo Māori: Upholding and celebrating our culture using te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
- Taumata: Encouraging high achievement and excellence that breeds success.
- Tuakana-teina: Providing an open and positive environment where knowledge and understanding can be exchanged between new participants, alumni and previous programme participants.
- Whanaungatanga: Providing opportunities to connect and engage with others.
- Whanaketanga: Navigating future pathways that can contribute to the advancement of Māori individuals and communities.
- Rangatiratanga: Building the confidence and capability of participants.
The project
The student leadership programme gives the opportunity to create and design a project initiative that will impact the community you are passionate about.
It will focus on four key areas of learning:
