Mātahi ā-te-tau 2019 | May 2019

Only two weeks to go . . . 

For many of you the toughest time of this semester is all too quickly approaching, for others it can't get here soon enough.  The most important thing to remember is to take care of yourselves during this period.  Go to the RecCentre, go for a hīkoi with a mate or take to read a book, whatever it is, make sure you get plenty of rest and relaxation.

Our team is available for any support you may need over the end of Semester 1 and into the exam period.  Sitting exams in the culmination of a course of university study. Learning how to handle examination nerves and ways to maximise your chances for a high grade are skills well worth developing. If you need support with exam revision, get in touch with the Academic Skills Centre.

Don't forget we are here to help you - Patua te whakamā! Don't be shy! Haere mai :-).

Ekea! Year 12

Planning is underway to welcome 150 - 200 taiohi Māori from local Waitaha kura to our annual Ekea! Year 12 event on campus.

We would like Tuākana to come along and support the next generation of UC ākonga Māori if you are available. If you are not already part of our Paihere programme, get in touch with Michelle Bergman to find out more.

To join us for this event and grow you skills as a facilitator and mentor, register here.

Event details:
When:  Friday 2 August,  Where: Undercroft,   Time: 8.30am - 1.30pm

Mauriora!

Tōia Mai tuarua!

This is the second noho marae for our first year ākonga Māori and Tuākana.

He whakapapa Māori ōu? Do you have whakapapa Māori?
Ko tēnei tō tau tuatahi ki UC? Is 2019 your first year at UC?

Tōia mai tō waka!

Nāia mātou o Te Tari o te Amokapua Māori e karanga atu ki a koutou - nau mai, tauti mai ki tō tātou nei hui whakawhanaungatanga! He noho marae tēnei kia here i ō tātou waka ki uta o Kaupapa, o Kōingo, o Hononga. Kāore e kore, he ngahau, he hākari kai te haere!

The Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor Māori invite you to attend Tōia mai tuarua, a two-day fun filled noho at Koukourarata Marae on 9 & 10 July 2019.

Whether this is your first time on a marae or your hundredth, this noho marae is an awesome opportunity to engage in a whole lot of activities including:

• learning something new about Ngāi Tahu
• meeting senior ākonga and other first-year ākonga Māori (Māori students)
• preparing and sharing kai together
• making connections – whakawhanaungatanga
• …and most importantly, having fun!

This event is open to all ākonga Māori who are new to UC and all kai and transport will be provided. Engari, kia kūrapa e hoa mā – space is limited so be sure to register asap!

There is no cost to attend this event however we do encourage you to bring a small koha (donation) of a gold coin.

An update with more information will be sent to you regarding transport times, meeting points, what to bring etc a week before the noho.

Tēnā, whakawahā te riri!

*In the event of tangihanga, this event may be cancelled or postponed.