Te Rōpū Māori

12/06/2026

🌟 Nominations are open for the University of Otago & OUSA Blues and Golds Awards!

Do you know a student who has achieved excellence in sport, arts, culture, leadership, service, or community contribution? The Blues and Golds Awards recognise the incredible accomplishments of Otago students who are making an impact both on campus and beyond.

From representing New Zealand on the world stage to leading positive change in our communities, these awards celebrate the dedication, talent, and hard work of our student whānau.

Help us recognise those who deserve to be celebrated. Nominate an outstanding student today and ensure their achievements don't go unnoticed. 💙💛

Nominations close - July 20th

02/06/2026

Kia arotahi e ngā tauira Māori 🌿
As exams approach, Māori Centre / Te Huka Mātauraka sends you all our strength and encouragement. Also we have a delicious hearty breakfast at Te Rōpū Māori during exams.
Ka tautoko mātou i a koutou — we support you!
Me whakapau kaha! ✨

25/05/2026

🌙NIGHT MARKET IS HERE👀
Join us this Thursday, 28th May from 6:30PM for a night full of kai, kōrero, culture, and community 🤝🏽
TRM x UOPISA present to you Night Markets filled with Māori & Pacific stalls, live performances, good vibes, and a chance to connect with whānau and friends before the exam season starts 🌺🔥
📍520 Castle Street (outside TRM & PIC)
🗓 Thursday, 28th May
⏰ 6:30PM

18/05/2026

Woohooo!! It’s our birthday on Friday and we’re turning 31 🥳

✨Join us at Study Wā for some keke, 5:30pm at Te Tumu 🎉

14/05/2026

📚STUDY WĀNANGA IS HERE
Need a space to lock in before exams? Come through and lock in alongside other tauira!
🗓 22nd–24th May
📍 Te Tumu
Open to all tauira Māori🤝🏽

Sign up sheet in the linktree!
-Any pātai feel free to msg

04/05/2026

E ngā kaihaka o Te Rōpū Māori, huge mihi to those of you who came through to our Te Huinga Tauira 2025 Info session / Mini-muster...

For those that were unable to make it, here is the info session in pdf form (no pretty pictures, sorry)...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BCRsrI39OUuuPAOgeyKGRxcuCdoaI_F6/view?usp=sharing

Any further pātai, please email [email protected] or come see Te Rito at the TRM whare (523 Castle St, Dunedin North).

03/05/2026

From tauira to professional ✨
Take the next step with Te Puna Arataki — real experience, real support, real futures.
If you’re in your final year and ready to step into something meaningful, this is your sign.
Applications close 10 May 2026. Don’t miss out!

28/04/2026

Our Tumuaki Takirua, Sami and Jarna, are participating in Toss the Boss Ōtepoti 2026 to raise funds for Otago Polyfest.

Otago Polyfest is a celebration of language, culture and identity. It's a high-energy festival showcasing the rich heritage of our Māori and Te Moananui a Kiwa communities across Otago.
Each September, 9,000+ tamariki and rakatahi perform on the Polyfest stage for five days - with more than 15,000 people watching in person and 51,000 across the world watching online in 2025!

Otago Polyfest is one of the longest running festivals in Aotearoa, and the biggest performance event in the region and the school year. From the gorgeous chaos of wee ones at early childhood services to the skill and mana of our high school students, there's nothing like Polyfest to build pride and confidence across generations.

We're so proud to be raising funds to support Otago Polyfest 2026 to place Māori and Pasifika cultures centre stage.

So help support us to support our tamariki and rakatahi in Otago by donating using the link below 🙂

https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/sami-harrisonjarna-flintoff

26/04/2026

E ngā kaihaka o Te Rōpū Māori,
nau mai, hoki mai ki Te Huinga Tauira Muster 2026.

Te Rito will be hosting a Te Huinga Tauira Info Session and Mini-muster on the 1st of May, 5-7pm @ Te Tumu.

Come along to find out about Te Mana Ākonga, Te Huinga Tauira 2026 and how our campaign will run for the rest of the year...

kai will be provided !

We'll also be having a mini-muster to teach one of our Te Mana Ākonga anthems 🙂

Any patai please email [email protected]

23/04/2026

✨Check your eligibility and apply e te whānau!✨

Application open until 1 May 2026❗️

Applications for the 2026 Sir Āpirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship are open until 1 May 2026!

If you’re Māori and studying at a tertiary level (this includes any university, polytechnic and wānanga) in 2026, you’re eligible to apply.

The scholarship is made possible by the Māori Soldiers Trust, which is committed to supporting Māori in higher education, and administered by Te Tumu Paeroa.

Head to our website to find out more and download an application form: https://www.tetumupaeroa.co.nz/MSTscholarship