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. [Read more…]

Kia ora tātou, my name is Vanessa Cameron and I have been invited to write a profile for Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua.

I am in my final year as an Otago Polytechnic nursing student and I am due to graduate in December with a Bachelor of Nursing degree. I feel excited after four years of intense study.

I am currently on my final placement in my chosen elective. In the last nine weeks, I have received plenty of support from the wonderful and knowledgeable team of registered nurses at the Arowhenua Whānau Services Primary Health Clinic. I am thoroughly enjoying my learning experience here alongside the great team at the King Street office. [Read more…]