Whakauae Research Services was proud to attend Huinga Tauira 2026 in Tāmaki Makaurau, joining hundreds of tauira from across Aotearoa for a vibrant and inspiring event focused on connection, learning, and future opportunities.
The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage directly with tauira Māori studying across a wide range of disciplines. While many tauira were in the early years of their undergraduate journeys, others were completing advanced stages of their degrees, including students who had been studying for four or five years. The diversity of experiences and aspirations among attendees created rich conversations about education, wellbeing, research, and future career pathways.
One of the standout moments for our team came from a student who shared how meaningful it was to see an iwi owned, kaupapa māori health research organisation represented at the event. In a space where many large corporate organisations were present, Whakauae offered tauira the opportunity to connect with an organisation grounded in kaupapa Māori values, Māori research excellence, and the aspirations of our communities.
The AROĀ Cards generated enthusiastic engagement, with many students excited to learn more about the resource and the stories behind its development. The Kia Manawanui booklet also sparked interest and conversations among tauira seeking tools and resources that reflect their lived experiences and aspirations.
The event provided an important opportunity to gather student perspectives through the RMY survey. Thanks to the efforts of our team, nearly every person who visited our stall engaged with the survey in some way. While not every participant completed it, the level of interest demonstrated a willingness among tauira to share their insights and experiences.
Beyond the conversations and engagement, Huinga Tauira created space for meaningful discussions about education, wellbeing, and future opportunities. Whakauae is grateful for the opportunity to participate in Huinga Tauira 2026 and to stand alongside tauira from throughout the motu. Events such as these remind us of the importance of being present, listening carefully, and continuing to support Māori students as they navigate their educational journeys.
Whakauae Research Services was proud to attend Huinga Tauira 2026 in Tāmaki Makaurau, joining hundreds of tauira from across Aotearoa for a vibrant and inspiring event focused on connection, learning, and future opportunities.
The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage directly with tauira Māori studying across a wide range of disciplines. While many tauira were in the early years of their undergraduate journeys, others were completing advanced stages of their degrees, including students who had been studying for four or five years. The diversity of experiences and aspirations among attendees created rich conversations about education, wellbeing, research, and future career pathways.
One of the standout moments for our team came from a student who shared how meaningful it was to see an iwi owned, kaupapa māori health research organisation represented at the event. In a space where many large corporate organisations were present, Whakauae offered tauira the opportunity to connect with an organisation grounded in kaupapa Māori values, Māori research excellence, and the aspirations of our communities.
The AROĀ Cards generated enthusiastic engagement, with many students excited to learn more about the resource and the stories behind its development. The Kia Manawanui booklet also sparked interest and conversations among tauira seeking tools and resources that reflect their lived experiences and aspirations.
The event provided an important opportunity to gather student perspectives through the RMY survey. Thanks to the efforts of our team, nearly every person who visited our stall engaged with the survey in some way. While not every participant completed it, the level of interest demonstrated a willingness among tauira to share their insights and experiences.
Beyond the conversations and engagement, Huinga Tauira created space for meaningful discussions about education, wellbeing, and future opportunities. Whakauae is grateful for the opportunity to participate in Huinga Tauira 2026 and to stand alongside tauira from throughout the motu. Events such as these remind us of the importance of being present, listening carefully, and continuing to support Māori students as they navigate their educational journeys.
