Department of Psychology
Māori and Pacific students
Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Bula Vinaka, Kia orana, Fakalofalahi atu, Malo e lelei.
Our Tuākana tutoring and mentoring programme is designed to help Māori and Pacific students achieve the best possible grades via tutorials, workshops, study groups and sessions with tutors and mentors. Tuākana programmes are conducted by tuākana (senior students) providing targeted assistance to teina (new students).
Increased support and encouragement
- Stage 1 Psychology Tuākana Laboratories. We highly recommend that you enrol in one of our Tuākana Labs
- Tutors/mentors throughout the semester to assist with lab reports, psychology-related problems and other minor dramas
- Revision sessions for tests and exams
Increased communication and access to resources
- The Kohanga and Potu are student spaces solely for Māori and Pacific students in Psychology, situated in the Human Sciences Building on Level 6. The Kohanga is HSB 663 and Potu is HSB 602.
- Access to a personal library of Stage 1, 2 and 3 text books and other useful reading material, as well as computer and printing facilities
Increased networks
- Get to know more students and make friends at your own level and above.
- A Kaupapa Māori Lecturer (Erana Cooper) to discuss anything related to Māori and Psychology.
Increased enjoyment and opportunity to succeed
- Overall, student pass rates for mentored Māori and Pacific students in Stage 1 Psychology are higher than those of non-mentored students.
Email: psychtuakana@auckland.ac.nz or visit our Tuākana coordinators:
Hinekura Hollis
Ko Takitimu te waka, ko Haumie te maunga, ko Waipaoa te awa, ko Te Aitanga a Mahaki tetahi o oku iwi. He uri hoki au no Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Rongowhakaata me Whakatohea. Tena koutou. My name is Hinekura Hollis and my Father’s from the East Coast; Mum’s from England. I’m finishing my Honours after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Māori Studies and Psychology in 2008. I am about 5 foot tall (?), brown eyes, brown hair, size 6 shoes (at a stretch) and I love chocolate. Don’t be shy, it’s not hard to spot me so I look forward to working with you throughout the semester.
Email: hhol032@aucklanduni.ac.nz
Office hour: Mondays from 8am - 5pm, room HSB 608
Sepi Seuala
The best thing about the Tuākana programme is the invaluable support and guidance you get along the journey of your University degree. Also the long-lasting friendships, abundant resources and overall general help you get from the programme are guaranteed to get you successfully through your degree. Having just completed my degree I understand the struggles that come with tertiary studies but I also understand what it takes in order to succeed and with this experience I want to help you on your path to furthering yourself and becoming the successful Māori and Pacific contributors you are all meant to be!
Email: sfou010@aucklanduni.ac.nz
Office Hour: All day Tuesday, room HSB 608
