e Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education is committed to the education and development of M?ori. We cater for students seeking support and teaching qualifications, teachers interested in professional development and researchers keen to contribute new knowledge.

Te Whare W?nanga o Waikato The University of Waikato and Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education has always had a strong affinity with M?ori. Many of our graduates are now influential leaders in M?ori education working in w?nanga, universities, schools and government departments.

Our programmes are taught in a wh?nau-based environment and students will complete the majority of their papers with the same wh?nau group. Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education mentoring unit is also available to provide support to M?ori students. Our M?ori mentors provide academic and course advice, help with degree planning, guidelines for writing in te reo M?ori and scholarship application sign offs. They also organise events such as BBQ, Inter-school sports (H?kinakina) and w?nanga for Faculty of Education students.