Maori University of Otago students have received a special welcome at Puketeraki Marae to help them connect with each other and mana whenua. University of Otago Māori tauira (students) attend powhiri at Puketeraki Marae yesterday. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSHThe tauira (students) then had a chance to socialise with each other and mana whenua with some kai. "For their wairua, their spiritual wellbeing in the Maori sense, this is massive to be welcomed by mana whenua. The event was shared between the marae so both could have an opportunity to welcome the students and students got to experience different marae in Otago.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 16, 2026 17:26 UTC