Pharmacy: Hauora

Writing in Te Reo Māori

Did you know that you are welcome to write your assignments and research in te reo Māori?  For more information, take a look at the University's Policy on the Use of Māori for Assessment.

Postgraduate Support Networks

The University of Waikato provides two support programs for any tauira Māori studying at postgraduate level: 

• Te Toi o Matariki for those of you are considering or currently working towards an Honours, Postgraduate or Master's degree.
• MAI ki Waikato for enrolled and prospective Māori and Indigenous Doctoral students across Aotearoa.

These programs aim to provide a supportive and nurturing community for you to connect with fellow students, researchers, scholars and support staff by running:

• Four weeklong writing retreats throughout the year.
• Monthly writing days
• Monthly 'Kokonga Kawhe' catch ups to kōrero and connect with other postgrad Māori scholars & academic experts
• Opportunities to participate in the annual Tukuna Kia Rere 3MK Competition
• Support to attend the annual MAI Hui-a-tau Māori PhD Scholars Conference
• Funding support to attend other conferences throughout the year
• A supportive network and whānau providing pastoral care and invaluable connections throughout your higher education journey

For more information contact the coordinator for these programs Reina Daji, Kaiwhakahaere Hōtaka reina.daji@waikato.ac.nz