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Te Awhioraki Exec
Meet your Te Awhioraki Exec.
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.
Peta Hoani Pitts-Brown
Te Kaitiaki Putea
Kia Ora, Ko Peta toku ingoa. 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!
Ellis Watson
Kaimahi
Kia ora, My name is Ellis Watson, I’m 19 years old about to start my second year of Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness and Food Marketing. I was brought up alongside my three sisters in a car seat on the back of the four-wheeler and swinging from the calf shed rafters on the farm. The first goal on my checklist is to decide which part of the primary production industry I most enjoy and want to pursue further. Another one of my goals for this year is to develop my networking skills which will benefit my role within Te Awhioraki as kaimahi.
My last goal is to stay fit with the motivation of playing sports. Through different leadership roles, playing in sports teams, and working in various work environments, I have gained strong communication, teamwork, and problemsolving skills which are qualities I can bring to Te Awhioraki throughout 2022. I look forward to seeing what 2022 brings for us.
Travis O’Boyle
Kaituhituhi
Kia Ora Koutou, My name is Travis O’Boyle, and I am excited to be part of the 2022 Te Awhioraki Māori Students’ Association Team. I grew up in Te Waipounamu whilst also being fortunate to spend time up in the Te Ika-ā-Māui. 2022 will see me enter my second year of studying a Bachelor of Land and Property Management. Growing up around the country and farming, Lincoln University (LU) was my first choice. LU is an excellent space in which the primary industry is innovative and exciting; that is why I wanted to come here to learn. I wanted to be a part of Te Awhioraki because of the opportunity and potential to enhance the
Katarina Cox-Winiata
Kaimahi
Ngā Mihi o te tau hou e te whanau, Ko Katarina ahau, I am happy to be on board with Te Awhioraki as a Kaimahi.
I am from Christchurch and am currently in my second year studying a Bachelor of Land and Property Management. Previously I have been in a position of leadership advocating for Tauira Māori during my time at high school. Being involved with Te Awhioraki this year means that I can continue supporting and improving the university experience for tauira Māori here at Lincoln University. As a student I think finding a sense of belonging is vital, therefore we must be able to provide a safe space as well as create a whānau atmosphere for all tauira Māori to connect and identify with at Lincoln University. Ngā mihi nui!
experience for Māori students at LU. We, as a team, want to bring people together and have a positive space where people feel welcomed and can enjoy the Māori culture, no matter how much time or understanding you have of it. 2022 is an exciting year as the executive has many plans in the pipeline and is super eager to work around the everchanging learning environment that COVID provides. As semester 1 starts, I look forward to meeting you all. So come down to the whare and have some kai and a catch-up. Look out for the events coming up soon and enjoy your start to the semester.
Nāku nā,
