Kia ora koutou katoa.

Here is the latest update from the Whānau Māori hui held last week:

• We have reviewed Ngā Awa e Rua and made two small edits for presentation back to SMT by Anne. SMT looked over this strategy a few weeks ago and made two small editing recommendations which we implemented. (Once the PDF document has been updated completely we will post this to Counterculture).
• Rīpeka Tamanui-Hurunui updated us on the meetings she has had recently with various library staff around upcoming library projects with Māori elements and aspects to them.
• Waitangi updated us on the mahi the College of Education Bicultural Committee has been doing. Te Reo Māori classes for undergraduates and FLO students will be held on Dovedale campus next year. The committee has also attributed student success recently to the library staff and the work they are doing – ka pai!
• Jamie Hape (MDT Team Leader) is now reporting directly to Liz Brown (Acting AVC Māori) while Darryn is Learning Resources Director. This gives Rīpeka more time to support LR colleagues with their Māori and bicultural mahi. For Māori student related matters staff are welcome and encouraged to contact Jamie Hape directly.

Mauri ora!

Nā Lisa, on behalf o te whānau.