Te Rau Tauawhi was founded on tikanga Māori principles of whānau, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and mātauranga. We offer a wide range of services and support to help you get the most out of your university experience, whether you're studying on campus or online as a distance student.
Te Rau Tauawhi is part of a bigger group of initiatives that support Māori student success such as Te Rau Angitu, Te Rau Puawai, Te Wheke a Toi, Literacy Support and Kaitautoko Māori in the Colleges.
Te Rau Angitu
Māori postgraduate awards programme
A Māori postgraduate award can help with your study fees and/or research costs.
Te Rau Puawai
Māori mental health workforce development programme.
Bursaries and learning support for Massey students working towards a qualification in the field of Māori mental health.
Te Wheke a Toi
Māori doctoral awards
Applications for Te Wheke a Toi 2025 Awards open 13 June 2025 and close 5 PM 15 August 2025.
Learning and study help
Our ako (learning) services include:
- general learning support and advice
- help with course planning
- mentoring
- writing workshops
- postgraduate workshops on writing literature reviews and research proposals.
You’ll also find study and course information on our Stream page. Stream is Massey’s online learning community, and all students get access to it when they enrol.
Connecting with whānau and communities
You can connect with whānau around the university in many ways, through cultural, study and social groups and associations on each campus. For example, if you want to be part of a hapori (community) Māori, we have a Māori student association on every campus.
Find out about our Māori student associations
We can help you find groups relevant to your interests and needs. We can also help you engage with the different services available through the university, such as our health and counselling services.
Events and activities
We host events on each campus most weeks – like our 'Kai and kōrero' events, which are a great place for whakawhanungatanga. You can find out about upcoming Te Rau Tauawhi events and activities on our Instagram and Facebook pages.
Follow Te Rau Tauawhi on Instagram
Join the Te Rau Tauawhi Facebook group
Find Te Rau Tauawhi on campus
Te Rau Tauawhi – Manawatū campus
You'll find our Māori Student Centre on Library Road, in the Social Sciences Lecture Block opposite the Library.
Contact us:
Eugene Hepi – Manager
Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Raukawa, Whakatōhea
Email E.Hepi@massey.ac.nz
Garry Hodge – Distance and Postgraduate Student Coordinator
Tainui
Email G.Hodge@massey.ac.nz
Te Rau Tauawhi – Ōtehā campus
Te Whare Taupua on our Ōtehā campus is home to Te Rau Tauawhi student support centre, where Māori students are welcome to come and kōrero, have a kai, study or seek advice and support. It's a place for our Ākonga Māori to utilise for learning, Hauora and whakawhanaungatanga.
Contact us:
Simon Koperu-Miyamoto – Māori Student Coordinator Ākonga Māori Success
Waikato
Contact us
Contact the kaitautoko (coordinators) at Te Rau Tauawhi if you want to see a friendly face and have a chat, or if you need a helping hand. You can also get in touch with us before you start at Massey if you have questions about what to expect from your university experience.
Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)
Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)
Eugene Hepi
Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Raukawa, Whakatōhea
Garry Hodge
Tainui
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko Taupiri te maunga
Ko Waikato te iwi
Ko Ngati Tamaoho te hapu
Ko Nga Hau e Wha te marae
I am a Massey graduate (Bachelor of Business (Management) and a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Classical Studies)), and am settled in my hometown of Palmerston North, after living in Wellington and London. I love sport, and am currently playing and coaching senior football. I also love to travel, and have enjoyed exploring Europe with my wife.
Pukeahu campus (Wellington)
Pukeahu campus (Wellington)
Caleb Matthews
Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Rauru, Ngā Ruahine
Tēnā tātou e tai mā! He uri tēnei o Te Nōta nanakia, he mokopuna hoki o Te Tai Hauāuru. Ā, ko Caleb Matthews tōku ingoa.
Kia ora tātou, I am Caleb Matthews and work under Te Rau Tauawhi as a Māori Student Coordinator based out of the Pukeahu campus. I’m passionate about Māori development and apply that passion to my work here at Massey. I look forward to meeting new faces and assisting you on your journey here at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa.
Alyssa Mataiti
Ngāti Kahungungu ki Wairoa, Ngāti Porou
Kia Ora,
He uri ahau no Ngāti Porou me Ngāti Kahungungu ki te Wairoa ana hoki
Ko Alyssa Mataiti toku ingoa
I am a Māori Student Support Coordinator based at Pukeahu Massey University Campus in Wellington. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, I am passionate about supporting Māori students throughout their academic journey, ensuring they feel empowered, connected, and supported. My role involves providing guidance, advocacy, and culturally grounded support to enhance student success and well-being. Alongside my work, I am actively involved in sports and committed to my own whānau. My experiences as a student, athlete, and māmā shape my approach, fostering a holistic, whānau-centric environment for Māori tauira at Massey.
Ōtehā campus (Auckland)
Ōtehā campus (Auckland)
Simon Koperu-Miyamoto
Waikato
Ko Taupiri te maunga
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko Tainui te waka tapu
Ko Waikato te iwi
Ko Ngāti Mahuta te hapu
Ko Simon Joseph Koperu-Miyamoto tōku ingoa
I started working at Massey two years ago after living a long time in Japan. I am based on the Pukeahu (Wellington) Campus. In my free time, I like studying languages and hanging out with friends at many of Wellington’s amazing cafes. I look forward to assisting you.
Māori Student Success Team
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori. Contact Te Awatea Ward for literacy or numeracy support.
Tiana Wereta
Te Ataakura Pewhairangi
Te Awatea Ward
Te Kura Hauora Tangata
Te Kura Hauora Tangata College of Health
Associate Dean Māori
Dr Bevan Erueti
Dr Bevan Erueti is a teacher of PE, Health and te reo Māori with specialist expertise in Mātauranga Māori and the interface with physical activity.
Student support in Te Kura Hauora Tangata
Lara Rangitaawa
Te Kura Pūkenga Tangata
Te Kura Pūkenga Tangata College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Associate Director Māori
Professor Huia Jahnke
Student support in Te Kura Pūkenga Tangata
Pari Matthews
Te Kura Whai Pakihi
Te Kura Whai Pakihi Massey Business School
Associate Dean Māori
Student support in Te Kura Whai Pakihi
Hori Pirini
Te Wāhanga Pūtaiao
Te Wāhanga Pūtaiao College of Sciences
Associate Dean Māori
Student support in Te Wāhanga Pūtaiao
Pauline Seymour
Toi Rauwhārangi
Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts
Associate Dean Māori
Rongomaiaia Te Whaiti
Student support in Toi Rauwhārangi
Belinda Weepu
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