Auckland University Of Technology Te Ara Poutama: Māori and Indigenous Development

Our Māori media, Māori development and te reo qualifications are at the cutting edge. Our programmes have been developed in response to the need for skilled Māori professionals in the fast-growing business and media sectors.



We are a community – and we live out the idea of whakapakari, which means to discover, evolve and grow.

Undergraduate programmes

Undergraduate study in Māori and indigenous development will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor’s degree

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Māori development
  • Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Conjoint Programmes
  • Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Conjoint Programmes
  • Bachelor of Māori Development – Māori Media

Graduate certificates and diplomas

  • Graduate Certificate in Arts
  • Graduate Diploma in Arts

Add one of our majors or minors

You can add an additional major or minor in Māori and indigenous development to your AUT bachelor’s degree. You can choose from:



  • History
  • Māori Development
  • Te Reo

Postgraduate programmes

Postgraduate study in Māori and indigenous development will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Arts
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy

Certificates and diplomas

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

  • Certificate in Arts
  • Diploma in Arts

Short courses

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

  • Te Reo Māori language courses

Contact details

Phone 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864)

Te Ara Poutama
WB Building, Level 3, City Campus
Wellesley Street
Auckland City
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