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Tegan Ramage

Tegan Ramage

(Administrative Assistant)

Minister Jackson visits Hokonui Rūnanga

On Wednesday 27 April, we were very lucky to have the Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson join us at the Hokonui Rūnanga with his amazing Te Puni Kōkiri team.

Group photo of tauira, staff, Minister Willie Jackson, Dr Liz Craig, and Te Puni Kōkiri colleagues
Group photo of tauira, staff, Minister Willie Jackson, Dr Liz Craig, and Te Puni Kōkiri colleagues

Abby-Lee Evans presented the outcomes and future aspirations for the tauira of the Kaitiaki Whenua programme, while sharing experiences that would not only benefit the tauira Presentation from Abby-Lee Evans about the Kaitiaki Whenua project.educationally, but also their wellbeing and individual growth. This was then reinforced by Raniera Smyth who spoke about his experiences in the programme. He shared his experiences as the team leader and he believed that the programme was helping him to develop necessary skills for work and for them individually. He continued to share how everyone was like whānau and he felt very supported, by his peers and facilitators. His experiences have helped him to grow and develop a definite pathway for himself

Presentation from Abby-Lee Evans about the Kaitiaki Whenua project.
Presentation from Abby-Lee Evans about the Kaitiaki Whenua project.
Riki Parata gave an overview of all other projects within Te Taiao Department.
Riki Parata gave an overview of all other projects within Te Taiao Department.

Robin Restoration Volunteer Programme

Robin Restoration Donations Programme