Mihi Whakatau

E kā manu pī o te wao, tēnei te karaka, tēnei te reo pōhiri kia whakatau mai kā kaimahi hou, kā tauira hou ki Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki.

This is a welcome ceremony to all new students and staff as they begin their journey at Lincoln University.

Whakatau is to settle. This important ceremony gives all staff and students the opportunity to engage with the area's traditional cultural practices.

The whakatau will be conducted by Te Taumutu Rūnanga. 

When: 8.15 am start Monday 16 February

Where: Waimarie building (Inaka/Patiki rooms) Lincoln University campus

Please gather at the Waimarie Building at 8:00am for a briefing, ready to start at 8.15am.

Watch the videos below to learn about Mihi Whakatau and our waiata.

Have questions?

Contact Wheako Tauira Student Experience or come to talk to us at the Student and Visitor Centre in Forbes, we will be there on the day to help guide you.