Nā koutou, nā mātou, nā tātou. Welcome to Whakapiki Ake.

Tuia te pō, tākiri te ao, kapohia te awatea.
Align our yesterday, as a platform for today to secure our tomorrow.

Whakapiki Ake, Grafton Campus, Kanewa Stokes

Whakapiki Ake and whānau working together.

Poipoia te kākano
kia puāwai.
Nurture the seed
and it will flourish


Whakapiki Ake, Auckland University, Bianca Anderson

Whakapiki Ake is a Māori recruitment programme that works within a kaupapa Māori framework to support rangatahi Māori enrolled in secondary schools and kura.

Whakapiki Ake, Robert Haua, Auckland University

We promote health as a career and entry into the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences professional programmes.

Whakapiki Ake, Joel Tamati McGregor, Auckland University

We support students’ academic, cultural and social journey from Year 9 to graduation, inviting whānau to participate.


Am I eligible?

You are eligible for Whakapiki Ake because you have Māori whakapapa/ancestry.

How to register

The Whakapiki Ake registration form can be found here

Funding opportunities

Māori Scholarships opportunities can be found here


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Whakapiki Ake Pānui Volume 1 Cover

Pānui – Volume 1, April 2025

Our latest pānui is now available! Discover what’s happening in the Whakapiki Ake whānau, upcoming kaupapa, tauira success stories, and important dates to remember.

This edition features:

  • Upcoming workshops and hui
  • Scholarship application deadlines
  • Student spotlights and achievements
  • Career pathway opportunities
  • Messages from our kaiārahi