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e mihi tenei ki nga akonga Maori o Otago, he mihi nui hoki ki nga akonga e mahi ana i te Tohu Paetahi Tauhokohoko!
Kia Ora to all our Maori students at Otago, in particular those who study Commerce, who have come from all over Aotearoa, both first-year and returning students!

This year we have tried to revive Te Tai Tuara, which was once a strong network for Maori students studying Commerce. Currently we are in the early stages of development of what we hope to be a strong and connected roopu. 
 
Current Revivers (Exec):
Terere Aoake
Ngati Raukawa
BCom/BA
Hariata Ngatai
Te Whanau o Apanui, Te Arawa, Ngai Tai
BCom
Watch this space! Or, fill this space!
 
With all the pressures that go with studying for what is undoubtedly the finest degree at Otago, we are here to ensure that life for a Maori Commerce student rewards you for your hard work. So far, we have had one meet and greet hui and it was awesome to see a keen and enthusiastic group of people. We are in the planning stages of things and what we need now is to establish a solid core group of dedicated tauira who can help carry out some of the exciting events we have planned. Our wero to all of you is to get involved and take advantage of all the new and exciting opportunities we hope to provide.
 
KUMA AGM Hui in Queenstown
We mentioned this at the first hui, and are now opening it up to all Commerce students. Te Kupeka Umaka Maori Ki Araiteuru (KUMA) was established in 2005 and is the Maori Business Network for the Otago/Southland region. We are lucky enough as Maori students at Otago to be invited to attend this hui and partake in the various workshops. It is an awesome opportunity and we have seven or eight spaces available. If you are interested in coming along, please email tetaituara@gmail.com
 
Support Network
We are another support network here on campus to support you as a Maori Commerce student. Returning students have completed most of the core papers and understand that some are a little harder than others, so feel free to flick us an email and we will point you in the right direction. Kaua e whakama! It’s not always what you know, it is who you know, and don’t be afraid to get amongst!
 
Email/Facebook
Add us on Facebook so you can keep up to date on the events and opportunities, or give us ideas on what we can improve on around the School of Business!
 
Kia pai to tatou wiki! Mauri Ora!