Āwhina

The Āwhina team are here to help all tauira Māori make the most of their university experience and navigate the array of University processes and services.

We know that for many the university experience can feel very unfamiliar at times. Sometimes tauira do not see anyone around them that they would feel comfortable asking for help. Also, with such an array of support services, some tauira (and staff) are not aware of the Māori support networks in our large University. Āwhina provide a way for tauira Māori to connect with kaupapa (initiatives) and other support services and with the wider whānau o Te Herenga Waka (THW).

Our team is made up of a mix of current and past students of THW - so we’ve all been there, done that. We know the struggle. And one thing that we can all relate to is the struggle to eat healthy food without emptying our entire wallets. So, we’re looking into new initiatives that can help our tauira eat healthy, yummy, and cheap food regularly. Our first idea is this - a virtual cook book with all the best tips and tricks we can come up with.

We hope you enjoy x

Meet the Team

Cecilia Tuiomanufili

Manager / Kaiakiaki for the Faculty of Law
Te Whānau a Āpanui, Ngāruahine, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Maniapoto
cecilia.tuiomanufili@vuw.ac.nz
0275635303
GB 31 , Government Buildings, 55 Lambton Quay
Michael Love

Kaiakiaki for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Studies
Te Ātiawa, Ngāi Tahu
Michael.love@vuw.ac.nz
+64 4 887 4022
MOKO 204, Ngā Mokopuna, 42 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn
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Te Aho Brooking

Kaiakiaki for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Studies

Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngā Ariki Kaipūtahi
teahowainui.brooking@vuw.ac.nz
+64 4 886 5653
MOKO 204, Ngā Mokopuna, 42 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn
Te Rātā Campbell

Kaiakiaki for the Faculty of Māori Studies
Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri
terata.campbell@vuw.ac.nz
+64 4 886 5302
MOKO 204, Ngā Mokopuna, 42 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn
Shontelle Nahona

Kaiakiaki for the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi
shontelle.nahona@vuw.ac.nz
+64 4 886 5493
MOKO 204, Ngā Mokopuna, 42 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn
Hemaima Keane

Kaiakiaki for the Faculty of Health, Education, and Psychology
Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Rongowhakaata
hemaima.keane@vuw.ac.nz
+64 4 886 3660
MOKO 204, Ngā Mokopuna, 42 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn
Carlos Wilson

Kaiakiaki for the Faculty of Commerce
Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Kea, Ngāti Tuara
carlos.wilson@vuw.ac.nz
+64 4 887 3847
RH 424, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay
Rikipōtiki Manuel

Kaiakiaki for the Faculty of Māori Studies
Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Ruawaipu, Waikato-Tainui
rikipotiki.manuel@vuw.ac.nz
027373033
VS 128, Te Aro Campus, 139 Vivian Street
Oscar Wakelin

Kaiakiaki for Postgraduate Students
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāpuhi, Te Uri-o-Hau, Te Rarawa
oscar.wakelin@vuw.ac.nz
+64 4 887 3171
MOKO 204, Ngā Mokopuna, 42 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn
Makarena Tutua-Nathan

Kaiarawhiti - Māori Transition and Engagement Adviser
Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Awa, Raukawa
makarena.tutua-nathan@vuw.ac.nz
+64 4 886 3618
MOKO 204, Ngā Mokopuna, 42 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn