Kia ora whānau, I am happy and proud to announce that my daughter Hirapeka Nicholas has graduated from Waiariki Institute with a Bachelor of Nursing. She has received her degree and passed her nursing registration exam.

Hirapeka has secured a position at the Tauranga Emergency Department commencing in March, and this will be followed by her graduation in April. We are proud of you Hirapeka.

It was an honour being able to pin your nursing badge onto you at the medal pinning ceremony in Rotorua. Love mum (Maria Mako), Sam Mako and Nan and Pōua (Judy and Darkie Tipa) xxx.

Hirapeka with her special nursing pin.

Hirapeka with her special nursing pin.