Te Tari o te Pou Koko Māori, The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Māori, takes great pride in sharing the accomplishments, innovations and contributions of our students and staff
03 Jun 2026
Shining a light on whānau cancer journeys
An Otago research project in which whānau share their cancer journeys on video has won the inaugural Hei Āhuru Mōwai Whā...
02 Jun 2026
Honouring the legacy of the Office of Māori Development
After nearly two decades of advancing the aspirations of Māori at the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, the Of...
02 Jun 2026
Breadth of Otago’s impact highlighted in King’s Birthday Honours
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is proudly celebrating more than 20 alumni and staff recognised in this y...
29 May 2026
Kaupapa Māori-led approach needed for eating disorders – study
Researchers are calling for stronger investment in kaupapa Māori-led eating disorder services, after new research has re...
19 May 2026
Taking te ao Māori to Devon
Before Will Katene (Ngāti Toarangatira te iwi) became an Olympic torchbearer, a finalist for UK New Zealander of the Yea...
15 May 2026
Double celebrations for twin graduates
From helping the fight against tuberculosis to representing New Zealand in sport and creating lifelong connections along...
14 May 2026
Returning home to serve community
Though from Hastings and born in Auckland, Māia Lockyer moved to Dubai when she was five and Saudi Arabia when she was e...
13 May 2026
Health inequities drive dental graduate
“Every fibre” in Ethan Kamana (Taranaki, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Ngāti Maniapoto) is driven to better...
13 May 2026
Legacy of leadership continues in law scholarship
Charlotte Leach, who has always been driven by the ideas of justice and fairness, is the 2026 recipient of the Jolene Pa...
10 May 2026
Eighteen points to the finish line
For most people, a degree is a straight line – enrol, study, graduate. For Olivia Moreton, it was a long, looping road t...
09 May 2026
World of opportunities awaiting new grad
When your personal philosophy is to seize every opportunity that comes your way, life tends to be busy.
08 May 2026
‘Doing right’ by community a driving force for researcher
For PhD candidate Helena Abolins-Thompson, being able to work closely with her community and whānau during her post-grad...