Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai
Nurture the seed and it will blossom.
At Kuratini Tuwhera, our ākonga are the most important thing. We offer a range of services and solutions to help you succeed in your study journey.
Ngā ākonga - New learners
New to Kuratini Tuwhera? Ka pai, nau mai – welcome to the whānau.
We’d like to get to know you and answer any pātai (questions) you might have, so one of the first things we’ll do is invite you to connect with a specialist mentor who will guide you through those first few important steps of your online study journey.
They will help you get set up and familiar with your new online learning environment. They’ll also make sure you have all the information you need to get started in your studies.
Kaihāpai Māori Services
A dedicated team of Kaihāpai Māori mentors is available to assist during any part of your learning journey, from beginning to end.
Our friendly Kaihāpai Māori mentors can help with any questions that are not course content or assessment related. They can give you advice or guidance about:
- study skills
- motivation and time-management
- assessment extensions, including getting extra time if you need it (Special Consideration).
L-R : Renee Mikaio – Ngāti Whawhakia, Ngāti Māhanga, Nadia Flowers – Ngāti Raukawa ki te tonga, Muaūpoko, Rangitaane, Bronson Wharehinga - Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairoa and Ngāti Porou, Debbie Wipani – Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Puhi, Tom Anderson– Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Aupōuri, Ngā Puhi, Te Arawa
Feel very welcome to get in touch using the link below or call and ask to be connected to a Kaihāpai Māori mentor.
- 0508 650 200
- Kaihāpai Māori services, click here
Academic support
During your studies you will be supported by your course tutors. They will be there to answer course related questions and ensure you understand the course content.
Ngā ākonga o nāianei - Current learners
Our Student Mentors can also help if you already study with us and have questions that are not course content or assessment related. They can give you advice or guidance about:
- study skills
- motivation and time-management
- assessment extensions, including getting extra time if you need it (Special Consideration).
Feel welcome to get in touch using the form linked to below, or call and ask to be connected to a Student Mentor.
- 0508 650 200
- Request a mentor get in touch with you
During your studies you will be supported by your course tutors. They will be there to answer course related questions and ensure you understand the course content.
You will also have access to our Library and Learning Centre, who have their own unique kete of services to help with research and assignments.
Learn more about how our Library and Learning Centre can support you
Hauora hinengaro - Mental health and wellbeing
He raruraru, he āwangawanga rānei? Feeling troubled or anxious?
Having a kōrero with a counsellor may help. We have partnered with Puāwaitanga and Vitae to give all our ākonga access to free and confidential phone and online counselling services:
Pūtea - Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships and awards for our ākonga, including the Kua Hii Ake te Ata Study Award aimed at encouraging and supporting ākonga Māori. This scholarship is for ākonga completing a Level 4 or above qualification.
Amy Isaacs (Ngāpuhi), received the Kua Hii Ake te Ata Study Award when she studied for her Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management (Level 7).
Find out more about the Kua Hii Ake te Ata Study Award or our other scholarships and awards:
Kua Hii Ake te Ata Study Award
Scholarships, awards and financial assistance
Tukau āu aromatawai i te reo Māori - Submit your assignments in te reo Māori
As part of our commitment to supporting Māori ākonga, you can choose to submit your assignments in te reo Māori. You may also be able to sit exams in te reo Māori.
We’re incredibly proud to say the number of our ākonga doing this each year is growing.
Learn more about submitting your work in te reo Māori
It made me want to strive even harder doing my assignments in te reo. At first I doubted myself, so being able to do it in my first language really helped.
Related information
Our distance learning difference