Tū Ngātahi

Group of students standing together in a circle.

Aotearoa New Zealand is home to international students from all over the world and we want to recognise the friendship and learning that we share with you.

We are celebrating the connection between our cultures and expressing our thanks to you for choosing New Zealand for your education.

Tū Ngātahi

The story of Tū Ngātahi

Tū Ngātahi is a te Reo Māori phrase that calls us to stand together, and this is our way of saying that we stand together with you. It is a gesture of unity, to show that you are welcome and supported here in New Zealand.

Tū ngāthi logo - a green koru

Tū Ngātahi is a te Reo Māori phrase that calls us to stand together, and this is our way of saying that we stand together with you. It is a gesture of unity, to show that you are welcome and supported here in New Zealand.

In New Zealand, pounamu is a taonga – a treasure – and often given as a gift. This special piece of pounamu represents the bond that we share and acknowledges that when we stand together, we all flourish – now and in the future.

Enjoy this gift, from Aotearoa to you.

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