Whakapiki Ake
Year 12 & Year 13 Hui ā Rohe
At Hui ā Rohe, we provide targeted sessions for Year 12 (Te Rea – Growth) and Year 13 (Te Aka – To reach out) students, recognising each stage of your journey requires specific guidance. Our sessions empower rangatahi with knowledge about pathways into health careers while celebrating your identity as Māori in academic spaces.
Te Aka – Year 13 Focus
For our Year 13 rangatahi, we focus on immediate preparations and opportunities:
- Detailed breakdown of program requirements and rank scores for specific pathways (BHSc: 250, BNurs: 230, BSci-Biomed: 280)
- MAPAS application process and MH04 form guidance
- Financial support opportunities, including first-year scholarship applications
- Transition support through COACH program and Whakapiki Ake Academic Support
- Hikitia te Ora – CertHSc pathway as an alternative entry option
- Support with halls of residence and university life preparation
Te Rea – Year 12 Focus
For our Year 12 rangatahi, we emphasise building strong foundations:
- Strategic subject selection emphasising science requirements (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Understanding the crucial difference between UE requirements and program-specific requirements
- Early preparation for achieving necessary rank scores
- Introduction to MASH program for health career exploration
- Early scholarship preparation and documentation gathering
- Building connections with current Māori health students and professionals
