Māori success stories

Jazz musician Clayton Hiku grew up surrounded by music. His earliest memories were of his whānau jamming after dinner.

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Clayton Hiku

At high school, self-confessed goal-setter and go-getter Miriama Kamo secretly wanted to be a journalist, she just wasn't sure how to get there.

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Miriama Kamo

During her time at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whanau Tahi secondary school, Shady McGregor Pākau had visited Te Puna Wanaka at Ara several times for various events.

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Shady McGregor Pākau

One of Shenaegh Hayden's aims in life is to inspire youth to pursue positive choices in their lives.

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Shenaegh Hayden

The Bachelor of Māori Language and Indigenous Studies has been the perfect way for Te Awhiroa Lewis Kuka-Sweet to advance his dream of teaching Te Reo Māori at secondary school level.

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Te Awhiroa Lewis Kuka-Sweet