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Eke Tangaroa is a significant cultural celebration that honours the academic success, perseverance, and journey of our M膩ori graduates.
Rooted in tikanga M膩ori and the values of manaakitanga and whanaungatanga, this ceremony provides a space where graduates can be acknowledged not only for their achievements within the university, but also for the strength and support of their wh膩nau, hap奴, and iwi who have walked alongside them.
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Graduation Eligibility
To participate in Eke Tangaroa, your qualification must be conferred.
If you鈥檙e unsure whether your qualification has been conferred, please contact:
Students whose qualifications have not been conferred are not eligible to attend.
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Registration
Registrations for the Eke Tangaroa celebration in August are not yet open.
All eligible graduates will be notified when registration opens, so please keep an eye on future communications for updates.
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Graduation Booklet
All graduates attending Eke Tangaroa will be listed in the official graduation booklet, along with their iwi affiliations.
Please ensure that the details you provided during registration (e.g. full name and iwi) are accurate, as these will be printed in the booklet.
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Important Checklist
- Check Your Graduation Status
Your qualification must be conferred. Unsure? Contact
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- Notify Us of Changes
If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.
- Stay Informed
Keep an eye on updates from UC M膩ori regarding event details and logistics.
- Academic Regalia
If you are not attending a faculty graduation but are participating in Eke Tangaroa or the Pacific Graduation Celebration, you must hire your regalia through . Be sure to indicate that you are attending Eke Tangaroa or the Pacific celebration only.
- Celebrate your success
Enjoy this moment and take pride in your academic achievements. We look forward to seeing you cross the Eke Tangaroa stage!
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Graduation Terms Explained
- Academic Regalia 鈥 The gown, hood, and trencher worn during graduation.
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- Awarded 鈥 When a diploma is officially granted.
- Conferred 鈥 When a degree is officially granted.
- Testamur 鈥 The certificate received when your qualification is awarded or conferred.
- Graduand 鈥 A person eligible to graduate who has not yet had their qualification conferred.
- Graduate 鈥 A person whose qualification has been awarded or conferred.
- In Absentia 鈥 Graduation without attending the ceremony; your qualification is sent by mail.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or require further support, please contact the UC M膩ori team:
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Eke Panuku is a special welcome event for all new M膩ori students starting their journey at Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha | 蘑菇视频在线观看.
鈥淓ke Panuku鈥 means to ascend with strength and success 鈥 and that鈥檚 what this event is all about. It鈥檚 an opportunity for you and your wh膩nau to meet the UC M膩ori team, connect with other 膩konga M膩ori, and learn more about the people and services here to support you as you begin your university haerenga.
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What to Expect
At Eke Panuku, you鈥檒l:
- Meet our UC M膩ori team 鈥 including our Kaiurungi (M膩ori student advisors), who will walk alongside you throughout your studies.
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- Learn about key support services 鈥 such as academic mentoring, scholarships, wellbeing, pastoral care, and cultural support.
- Connect with other new M膩ori students 鈥 helping you build your UC wh膩nau from day one.
- Hear from current 膩konga and staff 鈥 sharing insights and tips about student life at UC.
- Enjoy kai and manaakitanga 鈥 in a welcoming environment that reflects Te Ao M膩ori.
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Bring Your Wh膩nau
We warmly welcome your wh膩nau to attend Eke Panuku with you. This is an event for them too 鈥 their support has helped you reach this point, and they are a key part of your ongoing journey.
When registering, please make sure to book tickets for each wh膩nau member attending.
Registrations for Eke Panuku 2026 will open early next year.
Keep an eye on your email and UC M膩ori communications for updates and instructions on how to register.
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Why Eke Panuku Matters
Starting university is a big step. Eke Panuku helps ensure that you don鈥檛 have to take that step alone. You鈥檒l leave feeling more confident, connected, and ready to succeed 鈥 culturally, academically, and personally.
We鈥檙e here for you, every step of the way.
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Questions?
Feel free to contact the UC M膩ori team:
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About T艒ia Mai
T艒ia Mai is a kaupapa led by UC M膩ori, in partnership with Te Akatoki, that gives 膩konga M膩ori at Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha the chance to take part in a full marae-based w膩nanga experience. The kaupapa is all about building whanaungatanga, sharing k艒rero and local history, and strengthening connections to Ng膩i Tahu marae and whenua.
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2025 W膩nanga
In 2025, T艒ia Mai was held at Wairewa Marae, located in the takiw膩 of Ng膩i Tahu. While the event has been held in previous years, this was the first one in a while and acted as a pilot for future w膩nanga.
The experience included an overnight stay at the marae, a p艒whiri, k艒rero tuku iho, as well as a haerenga to culturally significant sites around Wairewa. The w膩nanga offered space for both first-time and returning marae-goers to connect with Te Ao M膩ori, the whenua, and each other.
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T艒ia Mai 2026
Make sure to check your student emails and follow UC M膩ori on social media for the latest updates. Registrations for T艒ia Mai 2026 will open early next year, and with limited spaces available, we encourage all interested 膩konga M膩ori to get in early and secure their spot in this special kaupapa.
