Āwhina at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington

Āwhina at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington Mai i te Iho ki te Pae
On-campus whānau for tauira Māori at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria Univers

Previously known as Te Rōpū Āwhina and established in 1999, we are the on-campus whānau for Māori students across Victoria University of Wellington. Tūhono is the outreach program that the Āwhina team have facilitated across Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Not sure what to cook this week? Worried about how much it might cost? 😮‍💨Come along to our Tunu Kai kaupapa and learn h...
27/08/2026

Not sure what to cook this week? Worried about how much it might cost? 😮‍💨

Come along to our Tunu Kai kaupapa and learn how to make simple, nutritious meals on a budget using recipes from our Āwhina Eats digital recipe book. Best of all, the kai you make with us is yours to enjoy!

This time round, we’ll be making sticky chicken on rice 😋 There are only 12 spots available so get in quick! Registration form is linked in our bio ⭐️ Hei reira 🧑🏽‍🍳

Looking into postgraduate studies or even just curious? Join us at our Māori Postgraduate Information Evening to learn a...
25/08/2026

Looking into postgraduate studies or even just curious? Join us at our Māori Postgraduate Information Evening to learn a bit more! Kai provided 😋

Register through the link in bio, see you there! 🤓

19/07/2026

Our study wānanga are back for tri 2! ⭐️

Join us every second Wednesday for a dedicated space to study and get your assignments done 📚 Whether you’re catching up, getting ahead, or just looking for somewhere to concentrate, nau mai, piki mai!

🗓️ every second Wednesday, starting 22nd of July (this week)
⏰ 5pm - 8pm
📍 Ngā Mokopuna, MOKO209

Hei konā e hoa mā 🫡

05/07/2026

Āwhina Eats is officially LIVE!   If you’re flatting for the first time, on a tight food budget, or just over the same old meals, we’ve built something just for you. Free, easy, budget-friendly recipes with ingredient costs included — all in one place. Check it out through the link in our bio!

Tepu Talks is bringing practical career kōrero to our Commerce tauira, with insights into career pathways, success, and ...
29/06/2026

Tepu Talks is bringing practical career kōrero to our Commerce tauira, with insights into career pathways, success, and the skills that help build a strong future ✨

Join us for an engaging lunch session (kai provided) with Toko Kapea from Tū Partners as we explore what success looks and feels like, and the tips and tricks that can help tauira grow their confidence!

Please fill out the registration form via the link in our bio 🔗

After three strong years, Rā Mākete returns to Te Herenga Waka Marae for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and this year we’re com...
26/06/2026

After three strong years, Rā Mākete returns to Te Herenga Waka Marae for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and this year we’re coming back bigger and better!
 
We’re excited to be expanding the market with more kai vendors, more space, and live performances throughout the day ⭐️
 
📍 Te Herenga Waka Marae
🗓️ Rāpare 17 o Hepetema
⏰ 10am – 4pm
💵 No stall fee
🏠 Indoor market
 
As part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Rā Mākete aims to celebrate Māori enterprise and creativity. We also welcome expressions of interest from our Pasifika whānau as we work to create a mean market experience 🙂‍↕️
 
Interested in having a stall or performing? Complete the EOI form via the link in our bio.
**Expressions of interest close Thursday 7 August.
 
We can’t wait to have you back for Rā Mākete 2026 🕺🏽

We’ve put together some healthy, cheap, and easy kai ideas to help make independent living a little less stressful 😮‍💨 W...
21/05/2026

We’ve put together some healthy, cheap, and easy kai ideas to help make independent living a little less stressful 😮‍💨
 
We’re inviting 12 tauira to join us at Ngā Mokopuna to cook a kai using one of our recipes! 👨‍🍳
 
Spaces are limited due to capacity, so register via the link in our bio before Monday 1 June. We’ll contact you that Monday to confirm your spot.
 
And if you miss out this round, don’t worry! There’ll be more chances to jump in
 
Digital cookbook coming soon ⏲️

Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a brand new first-year, we’ve got you sorted for those Week 13 blues. The Āwhina team i...
20/05/2026

Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a brand new first-year, we’ve got you sorted for those Week 13 blues. The Āwhina team is back with our biannual Stress Free Week, hosted at Ngā Mokopuna! Bring your mates, lock in, and let us help you get across the line before exams hit.

29/04/2026

Join us in Te Tumu Herenga Waka on Thursday 7th May at 4pm as we host the Taonga Pūoro Ensemble from our School of Music. A relaxed performance in the wharenui, open to all tauira. Come listen, rest, and reconnect through Taonga Pūoro (traditional Māori instruments)!

Open Wardrobe Donations Needed !Hope you’re all enjoying your breaks! Don’t you think that it’s the perfect time to have...
07/04/2026

Open Wardrobe Donations Needed !

Hope you’re all enjoying your breaks! Don’t you think that it’s the perfect time to have a clear-out? Go through your wardrobe, pass on pieces you’re no longer wearing, and bring them in when you’re back on campus.

If you have items you’re ready to pass on, we’d love to receive them at our office (MOKO204) by Thursday 23 April (Week 7). Please ensure all clothing is in good, clean condition (no holes).

Our Open Wardrobe works like a clothes swap, but with no requirement to bring items in order to take something away. It’s all about manaakitanga, accessibility, and supporting our community.

Ngā mihi nui for helping us keep this kaupapa going 🌱

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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