He Āhuru Mōwai
A centre dedicated to enhancing the well-being and success of tauira Māori at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
He Āhuru Mōwai, the Māori Student Support Centre at Waipapa Taumata Rau, is a welcoming home away from home that nurtures the wellbeing, identity, and success of tauira Māori.
Established in March 2025, the centre sits on Level 2 of the Kate Edger Information Commons and offers a warm space where tauira can study, eat, relax and connect. More than just a study space, it is a whare of belonging and community, supported by our Pouāwhina Māori who provide support and help tauira Māori navigate their studies and the wider university services available to them.
How our team at He Āhuru Mōwai can support you
The team can support tauira with the following:
Personal support
- Emotional Support
- Homesickness and loneliness
- Identity and belonging
- Relationship and whānau issues
Academic and campus life
- Academic concerns
- Service navigation
- Accommodation issues
- Hardships and stress
Safety and advocacy
- Bullying
- Harassment
- Discrimination
Whakapā mai | Contact us
Location: Level 2, Kate Edger Information Commons
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Email: He_Ahuru_Mowai@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: 09 373 7599