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Harris Moana Tumuaki E aku rau Rangatira maa, ngaa mhi o te tau hou kia kotuou katoa. Nau mai haere mai ki Te. Whare Wānaka o Aoraki, ki te ako. My name is Harris Moana and I’ve been fortunate enough to be selected as the Tumuaki for the Maaori students at Te Whare Waananga o Aoraki for 2022. Originally from the Waikato region, I attended high school at St Paul’s Collegiate in Hamilton from years 9–13 before moving down south. This year I will be entering into my 3rd year studying a Bachelors of Agriculture Science. I chose to study at Te Whare Waananga o Aoraki because I enjoyed being in the outdoors and on a farm. The science aspect occurred because I found doing experiments and watching explosive reactions occur fascinating. I decided to run for Tumuaki so that I could continue the work done by past Tumuaki’s and help strengthen the whanaungatanga within the Maaori students at LU. Having that feeling of being surrounded by others the same as they help you feel more comfortable, so being able to provide that feeling of whanaungatanga to new, current, and future Maori students is something I aim to do during my time at LU. For 2022 the Te Awhioraki exec is relatively young but keen and eager to provide and support the Maaori students alongside Te Manutaki for 2022. To the new students, I’m a student like you so I understand the nerves and stress the uni life can give, but I’ll always be open for a koorero whenever you need it! Overall, I hope that you enjoy your time studying at Te Whare Waananga o Aoraki and have a solid productive year. 10
I am a third-year student currently studying for a Bachelor of Commerce (Agribusiness & Professional Accounting). I attended Hamilton Boys High School before coming to university. I play basketball for Lincoln University and played throughout high school. I bring a positive attitude and a great work ethic to Te Awhioraki. Through these qualities, I believe I will be able to contribute to the strides we are going to make for the Maori student body this year. I hope to see Maori student pass rates continue to improve and get more Maori students graduating. If you see me around campus, please come and say hello and if you need any assistance come and see any of the Te Awhioraki Executives. We are here to help!
Brooklyn Greer-Atkins Tumuaki Tuarua Kia Ora Lincoln whanau, My name is Brooklyn Greer-Atkins, and I am Vice Tumuaki (vice president) for Te Awhioraki this year. I come from a small town in the North Island called Bulls. I grew up there however, I went to high school at New Plymouth Boys’ High. I enjoy playing rugby, going skiing, and hitting up the beach. This will be my second year at Lincoln University studying for a Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture). My goals for the year are to help Maori students around uni to come together throughout the year and to create a fun, easy-going culture for not just Maori students, but for everyone to be a part of. So, if you want to have a good time and meet awesome people get in touch with our team at Te Awhioraki. We welcome all and look forward to meeting lots of new faces!
