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Kellie Bennett - Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Huarahi Māori
The Huarahi Māori specialisation is allowing Kellie to develop her te reo Māori, build relationships with classmates, and fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher.
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Riripeti enrolled in the Doctor of Education to improve her research skills and help whānau by becoming an effective Maōri health advocate in academic settings.
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Anaru is preparing to help tamariki to reach their goals in the modern world, while maintaining those values and teachings of their ancestors.
Anaru's story![Maia Hetaraka](/content/auckland/en/education/study-with-us/maori-at-the-faculty/meet-our-students/_jcr_content/par/linkspagetemplategri_2123619968/par1/subflexicomponentlin/image.img.480.low.jpg/1615777295810.jpg)
A TeachNZ Scholarship is funding Raiha's teaching studies, allowing her to advance from a Pouawhina (support) position into the role of a Pouako (teacher).
Raiha's story![Tāmati Rākena](/content/auckland/en/education/study-with-us/maori-at-the-faculty/meet-our-students/_jcr_content/par/linkspagetemplategri_2123619968/par2/subflexicomponentlin/image.img.480.low.jpg/1705441396937.jpg)
Of Te Rarawa and Ngāti Hine descent, Tāmati Rākena is studying Māori-medium teaching.
Tāmati's story![Maia Hetaraka](/content/auckland/en/education/study-with-us/maori-at-the-faculty/meet-our-students/_jcr_content/par/linkspagetemplategri_157009284/par1/subflexicomponentlin/image.img.480.low.jpg/1615777410853.jpg)
Justin-Leigh's passion for creativity, arts and helping rangatahi Māori pursue their dreams led him to a career in secondary school teaching.
Justin-Leigh's story![Maia Hetaraka](/content/auckland/en/education/study-with-us/maori-at-the-faculty/meet-our-students/_jcr_content/par/linkspagetemplategri_157009284/par2/subflexicomponentlin/image.img.480.low.jpg/1615777444157.jpg)
The Master of Education Practice gave Waratah the skills to reflect on her pedagogy and identify factors she can change for the betterment of all students.
Waratah's story