Tuākana Programme
Tuākana Science is a multi-faceted programme for our Māori students and Pacific students. It's where Māori students and Pāsifika students thrive on campus; Tuākana spaces are for whakawhanaungatanga, tutorials, wānanga, fonotaga, and workshops and are dedicated spaces focused on growth and success.
Kia ora koutou and Tālofa lava!
Ko Lizzie toku ingoa and I am a Student Support Adviser for ākonga Māori and Pasifika. I am passionate about journeying alongside students, by encouraging and empowering them to find whanaungatanga at the university and navigate them towards academic success.
I hold qualifications in biomedical science and youth development. My career background is in academic tuition and youth and community work across a range of contexts.
I am always up for a kōrero, and look forward to supporting you throughout your time at Waipapa Taumata Rau.
Lizzie Tafili
Student Support Adviser (Māori and Pacific students)
Email: lizzie.tafili@auckland.ac.nz
Tuākana is here to nurture your academic ability while supporting your personal journey, enabling you to reach your full potential. We recognise that students already have the skills and knowledge to contribute incredible advancements to their field of study, and the programme gives you the space to explore the potential you already have.
Tuākana Booklet Coming Soon!
Tuākana in our Schools and Departments
School of Biological Science
Staff Contact: tuakana-biology@auckland.ac.nz
Location: Rooms 109 & 111A, Building 106
School of Chemical Sciences
Staff contact: Ruth Cink
Email: ruth.cink@auckland.ac.nz SCSTuakana@auckland.ac.nz
Location: Room 184, Building 301
School of Computer Science
Staff contact: Daniel Wilson
Email: daniel.wilson@auckland.ac.nz
Location: Room 183, Building 301
School of Environment
Staff contact: Sonia Fonua
Email: sonia.fonua@auckland.ac.nz
Location: Room 188, Building 301
Department of Exercise Sciences
Staff contact: Waruna Weerasekera
Email: w.weerasekera@auckland.ac.nz
Location: Room 183, Building 301
Institute for Marine Science
Staff contact: Kayleb Himiona
Email: khim984@aucklanduni.ac.nz
Location: Room 109, Building 106
Department of Mathematics
Staff contact: Malia Puloka
Email: m.puloka@auckland.ac.nz
Location: Room B13-15, Building 303
School of Psychology
Staff contact: Atua Parkinson
Email: atua.parkinson@auckland.ac.nz
Staff contact: Larissa Renfrew
Email: larissa.renfrew@auckland.ac.nz
Staff contact: Lisiua Havili
Email: lhav014@aucklanduni.ac.nz
Location: Room 198, Building 301
Department of Statistics
Staff contact: Susan Wingfield
Email: s.wingfield@auckland.ac.nz
Location: Room B13-15, Building 303