Graduations are emotional events, as graduates found at the Otago Polytechnic in conjunction with Capable NZ and Pre-Māori and the main graduation ceremonies held from 8 – 10 December. Our congratulations go to Ōtākou members, Michelle Taiaroa McDonald and Paulette Tamati-Elliffe who both graduated with a Bachelor in Applied Management Strategic Management with distinction; and Natalie Karaitiana in Bachelor in Applied Management and Māori Organisational Leadership with distinction.

From left: Natalie Karaitiana, Michelle Taiaroa McDonald and Paulette Tamati-Elliffe, Ōtākou graduates of the Capable NZ Kāi Tahu Cohort.

From left: Natalie Karaitiana, Michelle Taiaroa McDonald and Paulette Tamati-Elliffe, Ōtākou graduates of the Capable NZ Kāi Tahu Cohort.