Kia ora tātou,

I attended Eke Tangaroa, the Māori Graduation Ceremony this morning.

It was an absolute pleasure to see many amazing students and colleagues receive their taonga mātauranga in front of their whānau and friends.

It was the largest group of Māori graduands in the 15 year history of the Eke Tangaroa celebrations.

The Library and it’s resources was mentioned in a couple of thank you speeches; it was really lovely to see the help acknowledged that we provide here at the flaxroots of UC student support. It was a good reminder that this whakatauki really rings true –  Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini: My bravery/successes are not mine alone, but are from the actions/help of many.

There were many familiar Library regulars alongside Aotahi and wider UC colleagues receiving taonga. Ka mau te wehi!

Nā Gabrielle