Tauira Tautoko provides a culturally safe social space for Máori students to spend time with friends, safe in the knowledge that ideas, experiences and conversation can flow freely. Our staff are available to provide you with information to help keep you in touch with cultural groups, events and activities that you may be interested in. We have facilities for students to keep in touch with family and whanau.
Hours 9am-4pm Monday to Friday.
What’s on - FREE student workshops & activities
Lunchtime Activities at Tauira Tautoko - Student Support Centre – C Block – 12.15-1pm
- Monday: Food for Life – Healthy vegetarian Hari Krishna meals. $2 only! Bring your coins and be in quick.
- Monday: Free Yoga and Meditation with Khai
- Tuesday: Free Waka Toi Mahi – Traditional and Contemporary Maori Art Workshops. See schedule below
- Wednesday: Waiata Wednesday. Words are provided and everyone is welcome!!!
- Thursday: Self defence with Aaron
Also available: Smoking Cessation – Free help to quit smoking! To register, please email: karina.davis-marden@sit.ac.nz
WAKA TOI MAHI –EXPLORE THE MAORI ARTS WITH KAIMAHI GINA NATHAN
July 20th - Te Reo Wiki – phrases in Te Reo
July 27th - The art of the Poi
August 3rd - Canvas Prints
August 10th - Multimedia
August 17th - Harakeke Korero (Learn about the art of flax weaving)
August 24th - Whakairo Korero (Learn about the art of carving)
Sept 1st - Nga Kemu – Come have a go at playing traditional Maori games!
Sept 8th - Bone Taonga (Learn about the treasured gift of bone)
Sept 15th - T Shirt designs
Sept 22nd - Maori design concepts
Contact Details
Contact Máori student support person on
Phone (03) 211 2699 ext 8776.
Email: maori.centre@sit.ac.nz