Ren Stronach
Kaimanaaki
Ngātiawa, Ngāti Hauiti
Mauri ora e te iwi. I am lucky to have been both a student and kaimahi at NMIT for the past two years. My role is to find the best ways for our
team to support ākonga Māori on their learning journey. We offer a whānau support network here on campus and aim to make our ākonga feel
welcome, at home, and supported while you are here with us. From a cup of tea and a catch-up to study support, we are keen to
connect and get to know you and see where we can be of help. Really looking forward to working with you all.
‘Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.’
Kim Ireland
Kaimanaaki Māori - Student Learning Advisor
Te Arawa
Tēna koutou katoa, ko Kim tōku ingoa. I have been supporting students in the equity and academic space for the last five years. I can assist with study skills, such as academic writing, APA referencing, time management, digital skills, research, and mental wellbeing. What I really enjoy about being a Kaimanaaki is the kōrero around what your ideas are, where you want to be in the future, and how we can support you to get you there.
Sue Stephens
Kaimanaaki Māori - Student Learning Advisor
Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou
E rau rangatira mā, tēnā koutou, I have recently joined the Te Puna Manaaki team and am extremely privileged to work alongside our ākonga. My role is to manaaki and tautoko ākonga in all aspects of their study to achieve their academic, cultural, and personal goals. I tautoko with a range of study skills such as academic writing and research, APA referencing, scholarships, StudyLink applications, and hardship advocacy.
E hari ana e koa ana te ngakau ki te manaaki me te tautoko i o rātou huarahi mātauranga. I am absolutely excited to be part of their learning journey. “Poipoia te kakano, kia puāwai” – Nurture the seed and it will blossom.
Caroline Latu
