Study Māori and indigenous development - Te Ara Poutama

Study with us and you'll learn in a supportive whānau environment, while completing one of our cutting-edge qualifications. We are a community – and we live out the idea of whakapakari, which means to discover, evolve and grow.

Our Māori and indigenous development programmes have been developed in response to the need for skilled Māori professionals in the fast-growing business and media sectors. Whichever programme you choose to study, you’ll be well-prepared for a bright future where you can make a positive difference to your whānau and community.

Undergraduate study in Māori and indigenous development will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

Studying a bachelor's degree? You can also study:

You can study Māori and indigenous development subjects as part of many AUT bachelor’s degrees, not just the ones listed above. Choose either a major (a main subject you specialise in), a minor (a smaller subject) or an elective course:

Graduate certificates and diplomas

Postgraduate study in Māori and indigenous development will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Research in Māori and indigenous development

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have research strengths across Māori and indigenous development.

More about our research

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Māori knowledge of animals
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Teachers now have new groundbreaking classroom resources on Māori knowledge of animals, and Māori concepts as they relate to animal ethics.
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Blowing the dust off founding documents
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Two texts offer important insights into how we might understand the role of the Treaty and the principles that emerge from it.
Pare Keiha and Noe Noe Wong-Wilson hold the MOU after both signing it at the event
Successful launch of WIPCE 2025
13 May, 2024
AUT hosted a launch event on May 9 for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) 2025.
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An outsider on the inside
13 May, 2024
Paul Moon explores photographer Ans Westra 'national photo album', which captures NZ's history over the past six decades.
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Listeners of talkback radio are a diverse bunch who are often quite different to those who call up and give their opinions on air.
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