There was a very proud moment for the Tipa whānau in April when Hirapeka Metua Nicholas received a Bachelor of Nursing and an award from the CEO of Waiariki for Outstanding Overall student of both campus’. Hirapeka is the daughter of Maria Mako (née Tipa), and Antoni Nicholas, and mokopuna to Judy and Darkie Tipa.
The graduation ceremony was held on Friday 8 April at the Civic Centre In Rotorua.
Hirapeke Nicholas.
Hirapeke, Joseph Tipa and Judy Tipa (sitting).