Congratulations to our nine Wai Tech graduates from the Class of 2023-2024 who achieved the Level Six New Zealand Diploma in Māori Health.
The graduates hail from different parts of the Whānau Ora Network with five from Tui Ora in Taranaki, three from Te Whānau o Waipareira in Tāmaki Makaurau and one student from Te Runanga o Te Whānau.
The cohort were welcomed into their West Auckland graduation by a rousing haka and waiata before distinguished kaumātua and Wai Tech Board Director, Evelyn Taumaunu opened the formalities.
“What a great achievement, through various struggles and normal mahi, yet you continued to persevere and it’s that tenacity that has made today possible. Thank you to our Taranaki cohort who have travelled here to receive this honour. I can’t say enough how proud we are that you have achieved the goal you set yourself last year”.
Our graduates are:
Connie Akariki – Tui Ora Ltd
Leanne Matuku – Tui Ora Ltd
Carmen O’Carroll – Tui Ora Ltd
Zanita Taylor – Tui Ora Ltd
Ruby Patu – Tui Ora Ltd (absent)
Michelle Naepi – Te Whānau o Waipareira (absent)
Lee Rautahi – Te Whānau o Waipareira
Peter Ruka - Te Whānau o Waipareira
Toni Trinick – Te Runanga o Te Whānau (absent)
