Tauira | Students
Kiringāua and Ella would like to welcome you to Te Huka Mātauraka Māori Centre. Listen to what they have to say about the support offered by Te Huka Mātauraka.
Kiringāua Cassidy
Ngāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi, Te Atiawa (Taranaki), Ngāi Takoto Bachelor of Arts, Major in History
Ella McDonald
Kāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha Bachelor of Arts, Major in Māori Studies, Minor in History
Hītori | History
Nō te tau 1988/89 ka hua mai ko Te Huka Mātauraka i runga i ngā whakapae o tētahi rīpoata me ngā puna pūtea ka tukuna e te kāwana. Nā ngā kaimahi Māori, ngā tauira Māori, Te Amorangi o te Kete Aronui me ngā kaimahi o te Tari Rēhita tēnei whakaaro nui i whakatinanatia.
The University of Otago Māori Centre was initiated in 1988/89 as a direct result of the Watts Report and equity funding released by government. Māori staff, students, AVC Humanities and the Registrar at that time created this development. It was from these groups that the Māori Centre was developed, with senior management also contributing to the decision. Firstly as a support mechanism for Māori students that had to be easily identifiable and a place where outside interest (Māori community) could meet the University.