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Māori and Pasifika Student Support
The role of the Pouwhirinaki Staff is to provide on-campus support for Māori and Pasifika students studying at EIT. We achieve this by providing a confidential setting for students to discuss their educational needs.
The Pouwhirinaki aims to encourage participation, retention and success of Māori and Pasifika students.
Pouwhirinaki Services aim to:-
- Provide cultural support and pastoral care
- Provide a confidential setting where students are able to come in and talk freely
We will support students with:
- Iwi grants and Māori Scholarships
- Mihi and basic te reo
- Access to course required texts
- Academic mentoring
- Filling out forms
- Studylink for student loans and allowances
- Tangihanga support
- Provide information and support for students dealing with unacceptable behavior.
Hawke’s Bay Campus
The Pouwhirinaki office is located in the Library (L140). Feel free to come and visit us anytime during the office hours, if we are not available you can make an appointment at the service desk.
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Pouwhirinaki Staff
Margaret Young
Pouwhirinaki
Contact: (06) 974 8000, ext 5465
Email: mfyoung@eit.ac.nz
Mary Suni Robertson
Pacific Island Student Co-Ordinator
Contact : (06) 974 8000, 5041
Email: mrobertson@eit.ac.nz
Di Ennor
Cultural Support Office
Contact : (06) 974 8000, 5825
Email: dennor@eit.ac.nz
Tairāwhiti Campus
The Pouwhirinaki staff are located in the Library. Feel free to come and visit us anytime during the office hours, if we are not available you can make an appointment at the service desk.
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Pouwhirinaki Staff
Karen Alb
ert
Student Support Officer
Contact: (06) 869 0835, 7893
Email: kalbert@eit.ac.nz