Congratulations

Our kaumātua, Uncle Joe Brigg’s mokopuna graduated from Waikato University this year and he proudly accompanied her to her graduation.

Tēnā koutou katoa, ko Aurere Thatcher tāku ingoa, he uri tēnei nō te Moana o Tauranga. He hononga hoki tāku ki Ngāi Tahu, ki te hapū o Te Wheke. Nā reira, tēnei ka mihi.

In April this year, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Māori media and communications. This was a three-year study programme through the University of Waikato. [Read more…]