Te Tumu - School of Māori, Pacific & Indigenous Studies

Te Tumu - School of Māori, Pacific & Indigenous Studies E ngā waka maha o te motu, o te Moana Nui, o te Ao, nei rā a Te Tumu hei herenga waka mō koutou k

Te Tumu is rapidly gaining an international reputation as one of the best places in New Zealand to learn about Māori, Pacific and Indigenous languages, cultures and societies. Our multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff, students, teaching and research is reflected in our name Te Tumu, a pan-Polynesian term which is often used in Māori in the phrase te tumu herenga waka – the post for tying up

canoes. We liken ourselves as a foundation which staff, students and guests can anchor themselves to for the duration of their stay at the University of Otago. We hope that you, like many others who have also done, choose Te Tumu as a place to become critically aware of the world around you and gain the skills to actively participate in that world to change it for the betterment of all Māori, Pacific and Indigenous peoples.

If you are keen to support students' learning in one of our papers, we are seeking amazing kaiāwhina for semester two.Ap...
04/06/2026

If you are keen to support students' learning in one of our papers, we are seeking amazing kaiāwhina for semester two.

Applications open Monday June 8!

Please contact Roma if you have any pātai.
Applications can be made through the University of Otago’s Human Resources job vacancy website https://corpapp.otago.ac.nz/casper/ from 8th June to 3rd July 2026.

E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū!E mihi ana ki ēnei pia nō Te Tumu i tū ai ki te kōrero mō ā rātou ...
03/06/2026

E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū!

E mihi ana ki ēnei pia nō Te Tumu i tū ai ki te kōrero mō ā rātou kaupapa rangahau i tērā wiki. Ko Krystle van der Salm te toa whakaihu waka mō te wāhanga reo Ingarihi, ko Neihana Matiu te toa whakaihu waka mō te wāhanga reo Māori. Whakahīhī katoa ana mātou i a koutou!

Koia kei a koe Krystle!
03/06/2026

Koia kei a koe Krystle!

Yesterday was the first ever 3MK-three minute korero-competition at Otago. Congratulations to Krystle Mikaere who won first place.

31/05/2026

It's Samoa Language Week!
Join the celebrations with language guides, graphics, posters and more resources on our website: https://bit.ly/4jwdKhR
This year's Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa theme, chosen by our community, is: ‘E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le 'nu'u
From the high mountains are the blessings of the village ⛰️ ❤️

16/05/2026
10/05/2026

Rotuma Language Week is here! 🌟
Head to our website to find everything you need to join us in celebrating Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - there are events, language resources, posters, graphics and more: https://bit.ly/3QZ0VE2
The Rotuman community has chosen this year's theme as: " 'Ȧf'ȧk, putua, a'pumuạ'ȧk ma rak'ȧk 'os fäega ma 'os ag fak Rotuma, la se maoen 'e 'os tore"
This translates to: "Treasure, nurture and teach our Rotuman language and culture so it may live on through generations."

07/05/2026

Kia ora e te whānau
Te Heika Pounamu is on today and we're celebrating all you amazing tauira and your journey with us at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka! We have a live stream taking place for the entirety of this event for anyone that can't make it in person. Please do feel free to share with your whānau. Just click the link to take you through to the web page to watch this ceremony from 2.00pm.
Ka pai and congratulations to all graduates!

Click this link (and only this link) to the streaming channel which will be used for the ceremony. You will not need to enter any details
https://www.otago.ac.nz/its/services/teaching-and-research-services/streaming/video-streaming-channel-5

photo rights reserved by University of Otago Photographer

Ngā mihi matakuikui ki a koutou i tae mai ki ngā rā tuwhera o Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka. Hei tērā tau!Thank you to those who ...
05/05/2026

Ngā mihi matakuikui ki a koutou i tae mai ki ngā rā tuwhera o Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka. Hei tērā tau!

Thank you to those who came along to the open days to talk about the programs and papers on offer at Te Tumu. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss your pathway, please feel free to get in touch with one of our kaiako or check out our website for more information.
https://www.otago.ac.nz/te-tumu

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