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University of Auckland to make Treaty of Waitangi course optional

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesThursday 16 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The University of Auckland has voted to change its Waipapa Taumata Rau course from compulsory to optional for students starting next year. This decision follows feedback from staff and students. The university has rejected demands to refund the approximately 8,000 students who completed the mandatory paper this year.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 16 Oct 2025, 10:16am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 10 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    University of Auckland backtracks on compulsory Treaty of Waitangi course (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Auckland University in U-turn on mandatory Treaty of Waitangi course after backlash (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Auckland University in U-turn on mandatory Treaty course (opens in new tab)