He Āhuru Mōwai

A centre dedicated to enhancing the well-being and success of tauira Māori at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

Four students (three female, one male) walking outside while interacting with each other.

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

Staff group photo. Left to right: Grace Staite, Tūrei Ormsby, M'ryah Atama.
Grace Staite – Pouāwhina Māori, Tūrei Ormsby – Poutaki Māori, M’ryah Atama – Pouāwhina Māori

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