Congratulations

Congratulations to Haydon Richards, who recently graduated with a Masters of Professional Practice from Otago Polytechnic Institute. Haydon is continuing his study, having started his PhD in Indigenous business development at the University of Canterbury.

Congratulations to Carly Nesbit, who has been chosen as Te Rūnanga o Moeraki 2014 Otago Polytechnic Rūnaka scholarship winner. Carly is studying towards her national certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery- Level 3).

Haydon is pictured here with his proud nana June McEwan (nee Tipa).

Haydon is pictured here with his proud nana June McEwan (nee Tipa).

Congratulations too, to graduands of Akona te Reo, Sarah-Jane Paki and Nola Tipa with kaiako Hana O’Regan. Both are continuing their study with Sarah Jane now working through Te Mahuri, and Nola is working towards finishing her Masters of Professional Practice.

Graduands of Akona te Reo, Sarah-Jane Paki and Nola Tipa with kaiako Hana O’Regan (left).

Graduands of Akona te Reo, Sarah-Jane Paki and Nola Tipa with kaiako Hana O’Regan (left).

Sarah-Jane Paki with proud parents, Judy and Joseph (Darkie) Tipa, husband David and youngest daughter Te Ārani.

Sarah-Jane Paki with proud parents, Judy and Joseph (Darkie) Tipa, husband David and youngest daughter Te Ārani.